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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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(countable) A difficult situation.
Patsche
noun
(countable) A difficult situation.
Stau
noun
(countable) A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
einklemmen
verb
To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.
blockieren
verb
To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".
stören
verb
To block or confuse a radio or radar signal by transmitting a more-powerful signal on the same frequency.
gemeinsam improvisieren
verb
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
jammen
verb
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
spontan musizieren
verb
(music) To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).

What does "jam" mean?

  1. noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
    "Mum makes plum jam every autumn and stores it in glass jars."
  2. noun A difficult or awkward situation.
    "Our car broke down on the motorway, and we were in a proper jam."
  3. noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
    "A lorry shed its load, causing a huge jam on the bridge."
  4. noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
    "After the concert, the musicians stayed behind for an impromptu jam."
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jam in a sentence

  • Mum makes plum jam every autumn and stores it in glass jars.
  • Do you prefer butter or jam on your scones?
  • Our car broke down on the motorway, and we were in a proper jam.
  • She helped her friend out of a jam by lending him some money.

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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: "Mum makes plum jam every autumn and stores it in glass jars." 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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