German Conversation · Level 53
72 words
German word
Kanne
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkanə/
Meaning
- feminine nounpitcher
Example
Die Kanne steht auf dem Tisch.
The pitcher is on the table.
More examples
Sie goss Kaffee aus der Kanne.
She poured coffee from the pitcher.
Core concept
A handled vessel with a spout, used to pour drinks or other liquids.
Common phrases
aus der Kanne gießen
pour from the pitcher
die Kanne füllen
fill the pitcher
die Kanne leeren
empty the pitcher
Similar words
Krug: A solid, durable vessel used at home to hold and pour drinks.
Kännchen: A small vessel with a handle for serving limited amounts of milk, sauce, or similar liquids.
Kaffeekanne: A coffee-serving vessel designed to pour coffee while keeping it warm.
Thermoskanne: A vacuum-insulated vessel that preserves a drink's temperature for hours and pours through a spout.
Definition in German
ein Gefäß mit Henkel und Ausguss zum Servieren oder Eingießen von Flüssigkeiten
Word origin
German Kanne comes through Old and Middle High German from Latin canna, meaning a reed or tube, and developed as a word for a vessel.
Usage tips
- Kanne is feminine, so the forms are die Kanne, eine Kanne, and zwei Kannen.
Other meanings
- potnoun
- jugnoun
Related words
- Kännchensmall pitchernoun