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Sahnekännchen

cream jug

noun ZAH-ne-ken-khen Rare

Also means

small pouring jug

Usage Note

Sahnekännchen is a small ceramic or porcelain pitcher used to serve cream, milk, or sauce at the table. Part of a formal coffee service (Kaffeeservice); the diminutive suffix -chen reflects its small size compared to a full Kanne (pot).

Examples

"Zum Kaffee stellte sie ein kleines Sahnekännchen auf den Tisch."

Natural Translation

She put a small cream jug on the table with the coffee.

Literal Translation

To the coffee she placed a small cream jug on the table.

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