Also means
small oil cruet
Usage Note
Ölkännchen is a small pouring vessel for olive or cooking oil, often with a narrow spout to control flow. A classic item on the dinner table alongside Essig and Salz.
Examples
"Er tröpfelte aus dem Ölkännchen ein wenig Olivenöl über den Salat."
Natural Translation
He drizzled a little olive oil over the salad from the oil jug.
Literal Translation
He dripped from the oil-jug a little olive-oil over the salad.
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