Kupa

goblet; chalice; cupnoun

Alternative meanings

A goblet, chalice, or drinking vessel, usually cup-shaped and sometimes with a stem or base; it may also be used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Pronunciation

KOO-pah

Root and affixes

Word related to drinking vessels. In some contexts it may also appear as a loanword for goblet or chalice.

Variants or conjugations

kupita = small goblet/cup; baso = drinking glass; tasa = cup/mug; tropeyo = trophy/sports cup

Related words and expressions

glass, cup, small cup, drinking vessel, trophy

Meaning and usage notes

Use kupa for a goblet or chalice-like cup. For a regular drinking glass, use baso; for a handled cup or mug, use tasa; for a sports trophy cup, tropeyo may be clearer.