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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Salzmezen

English translation:

salt container

Added to glossary by Nancy Arrowsmith
Jan 19, 2003 22:51
21 yrs ago
German term

Salzmezen

Non-PRO German to English Other
From an auditor's list of items in an Austrian household - it is part of a list, which includes:
1 Salzmezen, 2 Toepfe, 2 Kaserol, 1 Suppensieb ...
Proposed translations (English)
4 salt container
4 salt pot
3 salt mill

Proposed translations

12 mins
Selected

salt container

I don't know the word mezen, but I do know that Austrians don't keep their salt in pots, but in little square wooden or ceramic boxes hung on the wall. In any case, container is neutral and will cover a lot of ground. The Kaserol is an oven casserole, the Suppensieb a heavy-duty metal sieve used for straining soup.

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Note added at 2003-01-20 15:26:31 (GMT)
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The correct word for salt shaker is Salzstreuer. A salt cellar is not generally used in Austria.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks I used the term salt container because it was the most general. Also, mezen seems close to messen and you would measure salt from a container. Thank you to everyone for your suggestions and speedy responses!"
3 mins

salt pot

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Note added at 2003-01-19 23:01:29 (GMT)
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genauer: a measuring type pot / vessel

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Note added at 2003-01-19 23:09:55 (GMT)
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\'salt vessel\' is very much the right word for it in English

http://livingstone_gallery.tripod.com/

it also has an \'oldy worldy\' touch

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Note added at 2003-01-19 23:13:39 (GMT)
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\'salt cellar\' would be another one - I believe it\'s in the shape of a cube

http://www.mda.org.uk/bmobj/Obthess1.htm#4193

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Note added at 2003-01-19 23:23:50 (GMT)
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Final note: Mezen = messen = to measure ... was used to measure products like salt.
Peer comment(s):
neutral Chris Rowson (X) : "Salt vessel" is for me more other-worldy than oldy worldy, salt cellar is the traditional term where I come from. They come in all kinds of shapes, my favourites are penguins.
6 hrs
yes 'salt cellar' would be def. the right term
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10 hrs

salt mill

salt dispenser
salt shaker

are a few more commonly used terms, that conjure up an image of a larger container than a salt cellar.

hth
Reference:

http://www.collectiques.net/shop/directory/The_Pewter_Collection/Items/Dispensers/

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