Usage Note
Weinglas is the general term; Germans further distinguish Rotweinglas (wide bowl) from Weißweinglas (narrower). The stem allows the hand to hold the glass without warming the wine.
Examples
"Sie spülte die Weingläser vorsichtig per Hand, um sie nicht zu brechen."
Natural Translation
She washed the wine glasses carefully by hand to avoid breaking them.
Literal Translation
She rinsed the wine-glasses carefully by hand in order not to break them.
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