Ölkännchen

oil jug

noun OEL-ken-khen Rare

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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