German Conversation · Level 78
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German word
Konfitüre
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnfiˈtyːʁə/
Meaning
- feminine nounjam
Example
Die Konfitüre ist zu süß für meinen Geschmack.
The jam is too sweet for my taste.
More examples
Zum Frühstück streiche ich gern hausgemachte Konfitüre auf mein Brot.
For breakfast, I like to spread homemade jam on my bread.
Core concept
A bright jar of thick fruit spread beside slices of bread and a pastry, linking fruit sweetness with both breakfast and baking.
Common phrases
hausgemachte Konfitüre
homemade jam
ein Glas Konfitüre
a jar of jam
süße Konfitüre
sweet jam
Similar words
Marmelade: A general word for a sweet fruit preserve prepared with sugar and commonly used as jam.
Aufstrich: A bread spread that may be sweet or seasoned with spices and other flavorings.
Fruchtaufstrich: A fruit spread with a more noticeable piece or pulp texture.
Gelee: A transparent, jelly-like spread made from filtered fruit juice.
Definition in German
Süßer Aufstrich aus gekochten Früchten und Zucker, zum Bestreichen von Brot und Gebäck.
Word origin
German Konfitüre comes from French confiture, which ultimately derives from Latin conficere, meaning to prepare or complete.
Usage tips
- Konfitüre is feminine, so standard forms include die Konfitüre, mit der Konfitüre, and die Konfitüren.
Related words
- Konfitürenglasjam jarnoun
- Konfitürenherstellerjam manufacturernoun