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Einmachglas

preserving jar

noun IN-makh-glaas Rare
Home & Lifestyle Household Items

Also means

mason jar

Usage Note

Einmachglas is a glass jar with a rubber seal and metal clip lid, used for preserving jams, pickles, and sauces. Plural Einmachgläser. Home preserving (Einkochen) is a traditional German household practice.

Examples

"Sie füllt die selbst gemachte Marmelade in Einmachgläser."

Natural Translation

She fills the home-made jam into preserving jars.

Literal Translation

She fills the self-made jam into preserving-glasses.

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