das Stamperl, –
shot glass
The German word "Stamperl" is a noun, primarily used in Austrian and Bavarian dialects, meaning "small glass" or "shot glass". It is a diminutive form derived from "Stampfer" (meaning "pestle" or "masher"), but here it refers to a small vessel for drinking spirits.
Similar words include:
- Schnapsglas (standard German for "shot glass")
- Glas (general word for "glass")
Difference:
"Stamperl" specifically implies a small glass for strong alcoholic drinks, often used colloquially in southern German-speaking regions, whereas "Schnapsglas" is the general, formal term for a shot glass in standard German.
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Examples
Auf dem Tisch standen drei kleine Stamperl mit Likör.noun
On the table there were three small shot glasses with liqueur.
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