Definition & Bedeutung von "cup"

Cup

SUBSTANTIV

Tasse

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

1.1

Becher, Tasse

cup-shaped plant organ

1.2

Tasse, Becher

the quantity a cup will hold

1.3

Tasse, Becher

any cup-shaped concavity

Pokal

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

2.1

Pokal, Trophäe

a sports competition in which a trophy is awarded to the winner

Tasse, Maß

a standardized volume measurement used in cooking in the United States, equivalent to approximately 8 fluid ounces

What is "cup"?

In the United States, a cup is a common unit of volume measurement used in cooking and baking. It is abbreviated as "c." One cup is equal to approximately 8 fluid ounces or 236.588 milliliters. Cups are used to measure ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, and water in recipes. They provide a convenient and standardized way to portion ingredients and ensure consistent results in cooking and baking.

Becher, Löcher

the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green

Becher, Krug

a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl

Tasse, Becher

a volume of approximately 250 milliliters, often used informally in cooking and baking

What is "cup"?

In UK measurements, a cup is occasionally used as a rough approximation for volume in cooking and baking. While not as standardized as in some other regions, a cup is typically considered to be around 250 milliliters in the United Kingdom.

to cup

VERB

die Hände rund formen, hände schalen

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

Transitive: to cup one's hands