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How do you say "plate" in German?
der Teller
In German, "plate" is der Teller.
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Pronunciation
TEL-er. Rhymes with 'bell-a'. Stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Teller is masculine. The plural is die Teller.
Example sentence
Der Teller ist voller Essen.
The plate is full of food.
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How to remember der Teller
Teller sounds like it could come from 'tell' - imagine telling a story while eating off a plate. The plate is the stage for your meal.
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Questions about der Teller
How do you say "plate" in German?
In German, "plate" is der Teller. It is a noun.
Is der Teller masculine or feminine?
Der Teller is masculine. The plural is die Teller.
How is der Teller used in a sentence?
Use der Teller as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Teller ist voller Essen. (The plate is full of food.).
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