die Marille im Glas

apricot in a jar - Austrian jam labels say Marille where German ones say Aprikose

Origin

An example of the difference reaching the label: the same product is „Marillenmarmelade“ in Vienna and „Aprikosenkonfitüre“ in Hamburg.

Building blocks

Words in this expression

Grammar that uses this word

Examples

  • Im steht nur Marillenmarmelade.

    There's only apricot jam on the shelf.