jar in German
jar in German is Glas, Gefäß, Erschütterung — jar means a small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
jar in German
Glas
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
Gefäß
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
Erschütterung
(countable, also, figuratively) A quivering or vibrating movement or sensation resulting from something being shaken or struck.
Ruck
(countable, also, figuratively) A quivering or vibrating movement or sensation resulting from something being shaken or struck.
Becher
A container and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
Krug
A container and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
Topf
A container and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
Schock
(countable, by extension) A sense of alarm or dismay.
Zusammenprall
(countable) The effect of something contradictory or discordant; a clash.
Auseinandersetzung
(countable, now, rare) A disagreement, a dispute, a quarrel; (uncountable) contention, discord; quarrelling.
Streit
(countable, now, rare) A disagreement, a dispute, a quarrel; (uncountable) contention, discord; quarrelling.
erschüttern
(transitive) To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.
rütteln
(transitive) To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.
scheppern
(ambitransitive) To (cause something to) give forth a rudely tremulous or quivering sound; to (cause something to) sound discordantly or harshly.
What does "jar" mean?
-
noun A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
"The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar."
-
verb To strike a person unpleasantly, or to clash with something in a jolting, unsettling way.
"The harsh colours of the new sign jarred against the quiet old street."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
jar in a sentence
- The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar.
- She kept a jar of homemade jam on the shelf.
- The harsh colours of the new sign jarred against the quiet old street.
- The sudden noise jarred her out of a deep sleep.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "jar" in German?
"jar" in German is Glas, Gefäß, Erschütterung. jar means: A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
How do you use "jar" in a sentence?
Example: "The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar." In German, "jar" is Glas, Gefäß, Erschütterung.
Are there other ways to say "jar" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "jar": Glas, Gefäß, Erschütterung, Ruck, Becher, Krug.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
