Noun
die Kanne
Pronunciation: /ˈkanə/
jug, pitcher, pot, can (container for pouring fluids, especially beverages, often having spout and handle)
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plural Kannen
Meanings
Noun
- jug, pitcher, pot, can (container for pouring fluids, especially beverages, often having spout and handle)
- a bottle, typically of beer
Example sentence
Ich habe gerade eine Kanne Kaffee gemacht. Möchten Sie eine Tasse?
I've just made a pot of coffee. Would you like a cup?
Word forms
singular
die Kanne
plural
die Kannen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Kanne
Accusativedie Kanne
Dativeder Kanne
Genitiveder Kanne
Plural
Nominativedie Kannen
Accusativedie Kannen
Dativeden Kannen
Genitiveder Kannen
Usage
- eine Kanne Tee — A pot of tea; the container can specify its contents.
- Kanne / Tasse — A vessel for pouring versus a cup for drinking.
Auf dem Tisch stand eine Kanne mit frischer Milch.
There was a jug of fresh milk on the table.