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can / canned food
A food that has been preserved by heating and airtight packaging in a can or jar.
Wenn ich keine Zeit zum Kochen habe, öffne ich einfach eine Konserve mit Erbsensuppe.
When I don't have time to cook, I simply open a can of pea soup.
'Die Konserve' (can/canned food) is the noun related to the verb 'konservieren' (to preserve). The basic idea of preservation connects all meanings: preserved food, recorded (that is, 'preserved') music, or preserved blood.
Durch das Konservieren bleiben Lebensmittel länger haltbar.
Preserving makes food last longer.
In connection with food, fixed phrases include 'eine Konserve öffnen' (to open a can), 'etwas aus der Konserve essen' (to eat something from a can), or 'Gemüse in der Konserve' (canned vegetables). The container itself is often called 'die Konservendose' (the tin can).
Für den Notfall habe ich immer ein paar Konserven im Keller.
For emergencies, I always have a few cans in the basement.
The phrase 'aus der Konserve' or 'von der Konserve' is used for recorded media such as music or television programs. It often has a slightly negative meaning and emphasizes that something is not live or is unoriginal.
Das Gelächter in der Comedyshow kam eindeutig aus der Konserve.
The laughter in the comedy show clearly came from a recording.
In the medical field, 'die Konserve' (preserved unit) is a technical term. By far the most common and best-known use here is 'die Blutkonserve' (unit of preserved blood).
Im Krankenhaus wurde eine passende Blutkonserve für die Transfusion gefunden.
A suitable unit of blood for the transfusion was found in the hospital.
recording / admission / uptake
'die Aufnahme' and 'die Konserve' can both refer to something that was recorded earlier and is not happening live. 'die Aufnahme' is neutral and describes the stored image, sound, or data. In this context, 'die Konserve' is used more for music, broadcasts, or performances that are only being played back. The word can also sound somewhat negative because it is not fresh or live. The words can be confused because both refer to something that is not live. For normal stored media, 'Aufnahme' is usually the safe choice.
Die Musik kam nur aus der Konserve, obwohl viele Gäste eine Liveband erwartet hatten.
The music was only recorded, even though many guests had expected a live band.
Nina hat die Aufnahme des Gesprächs zu Hause noch einmal angehört.
Nina listened to the recording of the conversation again at home.