jam in German
jam in German is Marmelade, Konfitüre, Klemme — jam means a sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
jam in German
Marmelade
(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
Konfitüre
(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
Klemme
(countable) A difficult situation.
Patsche
(countable) A difficult situation.
Stau
(countable) A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
einklemmen
To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.
blockieren
To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".
stören
To block or confuse a radio or radar signal by transmitting a more-powerful signal on the same frequency.
gemeinsam improvisieren
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
jammen
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
spontan musizieren
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
What does "jam" mean?
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noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
"She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast."
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noun A difficult or awkward situation.
"Losing his wallet at the airport put him in a real jam."
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noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
"We sat in a traffic jam for over an hour."
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noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
"The band held a late-night jam in the garage."
jam in a sentence
- She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast.
- Losing his wallet at the airport put him in a real jam.
- We sat in a traffic jam for over an hour.
- The band held a late-night jam in the garage.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "jam" in German?
"jam" in German is Marmelade, Konfitüre, Klemme. jam means: A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
How do you use "jam" in a sentence?
Example: "She spread strawberry jam thickly over her toast." In German, "jam" is Marmelade, Konfitüre, Klemme.
Are there other ways to say "jam" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "jam": Marmelade, Konfitüre, Klemme, Patsche, Stau, einklemmen.
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