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Schöpfgefäß

scooping vessel

noun SHOEPF-ge-faiss Less Common
Home & Lifestyle Utensils

Also means

dipping container

Usage Note

Schöpfgefäß is a neuter compound of schöpfen (to scoop) and Gefäß (vessel). It is a slightly formal term for any container used to draw liquid; the -ß doubles before the plural ending.

Examples

"Das antike Schöpfgefäß steht im Museum."

Natural Translation

The ancient scooping vessel is in the museum.

Literal Translation

The ancient scooping-vessel stands in-the museum.

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