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How to Say ‘Your own cup’ in German

Einen eigenen Becher

EYE-nen EYE-geh-nen BEKH-er

[EYE-nen EYE-geh-nen BEKH-er]

💬 Usage Tip: der Becher becomes einen Becher when it's the thing you have or want, and the describing word picks up the same -en: einen eigenen Becher. Same with einen großen Kaffee "a large coffee".

Phrase Breakdown

Einen

[EYE-nen]

Indefinite article before a masculine accusative noun.

Example

Ich plane einen kurzen Austausch nächste Woche.

I am planning a short exchange next week.

eigenen

[EYE-geh-nen]

own

Adjective meaning belonging to oneself; here in accusative masculine form.

Example

Ich habe ein eigenes Auto.

I have my own car.

Becher

[BEKH-er]

cup, mug

A tall cup, often for coffee to go.

Example

Einen Becher Kaffee, bitte.

A cup of coffee, please.

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