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Thermoskanne

thermos flask

noun TER-mos-kan-neh Rare
Home & Lifestyle Household Items

Origin: from the brand name 'Thermos'

Also means

vacuum flask

Usage Note

Thermoskanne is a vacuum-insulated flask that keeps drinks hot or cold for many hours. While Thermos started as a brand name, it is now the generic German term. The synonym Isolierkanne is slightly more formal.

Examples

"Sie füllt die Thermoskanne mit Kaffee, bevor sie zur Arbeit fährt."

Natural Translation

She fills the thermos flask with coffee before she drives to work.

Literal Translation

She fills the thermos-flask with coffee, before she to work drives.

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