das Krügerl

half a litre of beer (Austria) - Germany: die Halbe, Bavaria also: die Maß (a litre)

Origin

A diminutive of „Krug“ (jug). A „Seidel“ is its smaller sibling (0.3 l), while Bavaria's „Maß“ holds a full litre.

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Words in this expression

Examples

  • Ein Krügerl , .

    Half a litre of beer, please.