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wekpot / wekpotje

English translation: Jar of preserved William pears

08:22 May 14, 2004
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Food & Drink
Dutch term or phrase: wekpot / wekpotje
"Wekpotje met William peer" - some kind of dessert containing pear
Christopher Smith (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:08
English translation:Jar of preserved William pears
Explanation:
This is a preserving jar containing pears which usually has been preserved by boiling in a pan of water. The pears are in syrup. The jar is sealed with a rubber ring. Often they are coloured with red colouring to make them more attractive.
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Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 07:08
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Summary of answers provided
5 +6Jar of preserved William pears
Kate Hudson (X)
4 +2weck jar
Evert DELOOF-SYS
4 +1canned
Serge L


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
canned


Explanation:
is wellicht een typo voor "weckpotje"

geweckte levensmiddelen
bottled / canned / preserved food(stuffs)
zie van Dale N-E

Succes,

Serge L.

Serge L
Local time: 07:08

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marc Van Gastel: goed gezien
10 mins
  -> Bedankt!
neutral  Anne Lee: Dit zijn geen ingeblikte peren.
31 mins
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +6
Jar of preserved William pears


Explanation:
This is a preserving jar containing pears which usually has been preserved by boiling in a pan of water. The pears are in syrup. The jar is sealed with a rubber ring. Often they are coloured with red colouring to make them more attractive.

Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 07:08
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 5
Grading comment
Many thanks to all contributors!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  AllisonK (X): I had even asked this term before..........can't find it!
1 hr
agree  Iris70
1 hr
agree  Chris Hopley: Here it is, Allison: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/524767
2 hrs
agree  Paula Cunningham
4 hrs
agree  Mirjam Bonne-Nollen
5 hrs
agree  Tina Vonhof (X): If it's a dessert, it would just be "William pear preserves" (you don't serve it in the jar, that is just a funny Dutch way of saying it).
7 hrs
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
weck jar


Explanation:
E.g.:
Weck Jelly Jars and Accessories

These beautiful designed European
jars are a must have for the canning
season. Each box is a complete kit
with glass jars, rubber rings, clamps,
and home canning guide.

http://www.kitchenconservatory.com/canning.htm

Weck Canning - Important FactsHow the WECK ® method works and what goes on inside the jar during processing. ... How the WECK jar stays sealed and how it should be opened. ...
www.weckcanning.com/imp-fact_2.htm -



Evert DELOOF-SYS
Belgium
Local time: 07:08
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FlemishFlemish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jacqueline van der Spek
31 mins
agree  Mirjam Bonne-Nollen
4 hrs
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