Gewürzstreuer

spice shaker

noun ge-VUERTS-shtroi-er Rare

Also means

condiment shaker

Usage Note

Gewürzstreuer is the shaker with small holes used for sprinkling salt, pepper, or other spices at the table. Often paired as a salt-and-pepper set.

Examples

"Der Gewürzstreuer war leer, also musste sie neues Salz nachholen."

Natural Translation

The spice shaker was empty, so she had to fetch more salt.

Literal Translation

The spice-shaker was empty, so she had-to new salt fetch-after.

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