jam

US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
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1.

Marmelade, Konfitüre

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar, often used on bread or toast

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She made homemade strawberry jam.
Sie machte selbstgemachte Erdbeermarmelade.
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I like toast with butter and jam for breakfast.
Ich mag Toast mit Butter und Marmelade zum Frühstück.
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Stau, Verstopfung

a situation in which a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly

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We were stuck in a huge traffic jam for hours.
Wir steckten stundenlang in einem riesigen Verkehrsstau fest.
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There was a paper jam in the printer.
Es gab einen Papierstau im Drucker.
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blockagecongestiongridlocksnarl-up
1.

quetschen, stopfen

to squeeze or pack tightly into a space

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They managed to jam all their luggage into the small car.
Sie schafften es, ihr gesamtes Gepäck in das kleine Auto zu quetschen.
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People were jammed into the subway car during rush hour.
Die Leute waren während der Hauptverkehrszeit in den U-Bahn-Wagen gequetscht.
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2.

jammen, improvisieren

to play music informally with other musicians, especially improvising

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The musicians decided to jam together after the concert.
Die Musiker beschlossen, nach dem Konzert zusammen zu jammen.
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They often jam in the garage on weekends.
Sie jammen oft am Wochenende in der Garage.
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improvisefreestyle
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traffic jamjam sessionjam tomorrow