jug in Dutch
jug in Dutch is kan, kruik, bak — jug means a container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
jug in Dutch
kan
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
kruik
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
kan
The amount that a jug can hold.
bak
(slang) Jail.
What does "jug" mean?
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noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
"She filled the jug with fresh orange juice."
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noun Informal for jail.
"He spent a night in the jug after the bar fight."
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verb To put someone in jail.
"They jugged him for a week over the missed court date."
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jug in a sentence
- She filled the jug with fresh orange juice.
- Pour the milk from the jug into the glass.
- He spent a night in the jug after the bar fight.
- They jugged him for a week over the missed court date.
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What is "jug" in Dutch?
"jug" in Dutch is kan, kruik, bak. jug means: A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
How do you use "jug" in a sentence?
Example: "She filled the jug with fresh orange juice." In Dutch, "jug" is kan, kruik, bak.
Are there other ways to say "jug" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "jug": kan, kruik, bak.
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