NOUN

dieKanne/ˈkanə/jug; pitcher; pot

Kanne is a German noun that means jug, pitcher, or pot. It is pronounced /ˈkanə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kannen".

Definitions

1.a vessel for holding and pouring liquids such as water, coffee, or tea(container)

a.liquid container with spout and often a handle

Gieß bitte die Milch aus der Kanne in das Glas.—Please pour the milk from the jug into the glass.

b.pot for preparing or serving beverages

Wir brauchen noch eine Kanne Kaffee für das Frühstück.—We still need a pot of coffee for breakfast.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kannedie Kannen
Genitiveder Kanneder Kannen
Dativeder Kanneden Kannen
Accusativedie Kannedie Kannen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kanne" mean in English?
"Kanne" means jug, pitcher, or pot. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kanne"?
"Kanne" is pronounced /ˈkanə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kanne" der, die, or das?
"Kanne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kanne"?
The plural of "Kanne" is "Kannen".
What part of speech is "Kanne"?
"Kanne" is a noun in German.

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