die  Vase

A2

Estimated CEFR level.

/ˈvaːzə/

🏺 What does 'die Vase' mean?

Die Vase (noun, feminine) refers to a vessel typically used for holding and displaying cut flowers or branches. Vasen (vases) are often made of glass, ceramic, porcelain, or metal and frequently serve as decorative objects as well.

Since only the article 'die' is used for Vase, there are no different meanings based on different articles. It's always feminine.

Article rules for der, die, and das

📐 Grammar Deep Dive: Declension of 'die Vase'

The noun 'Vase' is feminine. Here are the declension tables for singular and plural:

💡 Example Sentences

• Stell bitte die Blumen in die Vase.
  (Please put the flowers in the vase.)
• Der Fuß der Vase ist abgebrochen.
  (The base of the vase is broken.)
• Wir haben den Tisch mit vielen bunten Vasen dekoriert.
  (We decorated the table with many colorful vases.)
• Die Vasen auf der Fensterbank sind aus Glas.
  (The vases on the windowsill are made of glass.)

🤔 How is 'die Vase' used?

'Die Vase' is used in everyday language when talking about containers for flowers. It often appears in the context of decoration, gifts (e.g., giving flowers with a Vase), or interior design.

• Typical contexts: Arranging flowers (Blumen arrangieren), table decoration (Tischdekoration), furnishing item (Einrichtungsgegenstand), gift (Geschenk).
• Comparison: A Blumentopf (flower pot) is usually intended for living plants with soil, while a Vase is meant for cut flowers with water. A Krug (jug, pitcher) can also hold flowers, but is primarily intended for liquids and often has a handle and spout.

🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Article Mnemonic: Think of 'die' ending in -e, and Vase also ends in -e. Many feminine nouns end in -e. Picture an elegant, feminine vase – it has to be die Vase.

Meaning Mnemonic: 'Vase' sounds a bit like the English word 'base'. A vase provides a base for flowers.

↔️ Synonyms & Related Terms

😂 A Little Joke

Warum hat die Vase den Job bekommen?

Weil sie gut im "Blumen-Arrangement" war! 😄

(Why did the vase get the job? Because it was good at "flower arrangement"!)

📜 A Little Poem

Die Vase, stolz und schön sie steht,
Ein Kunstwerk, das die Blicke auf sich zieht.
Mit Wasser frisch gefüllt, so klar,
Hält sie die Blumen wunderbar.
Rot, gelb und blau, ein Farbenmeer,
Die Vase schmückt das Zimmer sehr.

(The vase, proud and beautiful it stands,
A work of art that catches the eye.
Filled with fresh water, so clear,
It holds the flowers wonderfully.
Red, yellow, and blue, a sea of colors,
The vase adorns the room very much.)

❓ Riddle Time

Ich habe einen Bauch, aber keinen Magen,
Ich trage Blumen, doch kann nichts sagen.
Mal bin ich aus Glas, mal aus Ton gebrannt,
Stehe oft auf dem Tisch oder am Fensterrand.

Was bin ich?

(I have a belly, but no stomach,
I carry flowers, yet can say nothing.
Sometimes I'm made of glass, sometimes fired from clay,
Often stand on the table or by the windowsill's edge.

What am I?)

(Solution: die Vase / the vase)

🌐 More Interesting Facts

Word Origin: The German word 'Vase' comes from the Latin word 'vas' (vessel) and entered German via the French 'vase'.

Variety: There are countless types of Vasen – from simple glass vases and artistically painted porcelain vases to modern design objects. The shape is often adapted to the type of flowers (e.g., tall, narrow vases for single roses, bulbous vases for bouquets).