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Marmelade

Jam, jelly (any fruit preserve)

In German

Marmelade

ˈmaʁməˌlaːdə

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Marmalade
In English means: "A preserve made from citrus fruit, especially oranges"
Actually means
Marmelade
Jam, jelly (any fruit preserve)
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Memory TipGerman 'Marmelade' is for ALL fruits, not just citrus like English 'Marmalade'. Think 'Marmelade' is more 'marm-ALL-ade'!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich esse gerne Brot mit Erdbeermarmelade zum Frühstück.

    I like to eat bread with strawberry jam for breakfast.

  2. 2

    Hast du noch etwas Aprikosenmarmelade im Kühlschrank?

    Do you still have some apricot jam in the fridge?

FAQ

How do you say "Jam, jelly (any fruit preserve)" in German?

"Jam, jelly (any fruit preserve)" in German is "Marmelade" (ˈmaʁməˌlaːdə). Example: Ich esse gerne Brot mit Erdbeermarmelade zum Frühstück..

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