der Tellerrand

Plural: die Tellerränder
Based on: Rand, Teller
Noun
1.

the edge of the plate

(Usually used in the idiom "über den Tellerrand" in the sense of "beyond one's limited horizon" or "out of the box".)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Tellerrand' have?

Tellerrand has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the edge of the plate.

What is the gender of 'Tellerrand'?

der

What is the plural of 'Tellerrand'?

die Tellerränder

What is 'Tellerrand' related to?

The word 'Tellerrand' is related to Rand and Teller.

Where can I learn more about 'Tellerrand'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.