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jug
A bulbous vessel, usually made of ceramic, glass, or pewter, with a handle and often a spout for pouring liquids such as beer, water, or wine.
Der Wirt brachte einen Krug frisches Bier an den Tisch.
The innkeeper brought a jug of fresh beer to the table.
Whether a vessel (meaning 1) or an inn (meaning 3) is meant can be recognized from the verb. Actions such as 'trinken aus' (to drink from) or 'füllen' (to fill) refer to the vessel, while verbs of movement such as 'einkehren in' (to stop at) or 'gehen zu' (to go to) point to the inn.
Sie füllte den Krug mit frischer Milch.
She filled the jug with fresh milk.
As a vessel, 'Krug' (jug) is often combined with the liquids it contains. Typical phrases are 'ein Krug Wasser' (a jug of water), 'ein Krug Bier' (a jug of beer), or 'ein Krug Wein' (a jug of wine).
Könnten Sie uns bitte einen Krug Wasser für den Tisch bringen?
Could you please bring us a jug of water for the table?
This is a well-known German proverb. It is used as a fixed expression to warn that risky or wrong behavior cannot go well forever and will eventually have negative consequences.
Er lügt seine Freunde ständig an, aber der Krug geht so lange zum Brunnen, bis er bricht.
He constantly lies to his friends, but the pitcher goes so often to the well that it breaks.
The meaning 'Gastwirtschaft' (inn/tavern) is mainly common in northern Germany and is often perceived as traditional or outdated. In other regions of Germany, this usage is uncommon.
Lasst uns für ein Bier in den alten Krug an der Ecke gehen.
Let's go to the old inn on the corner for a beer.
bottle
'die Flasche' and 'der Krug' are both containers for liquids. A bottle usually has a narrow neck and is often closed, for example for water, juice, or oil. A jug is usually more rounded, has a handle, and is used more for pouring, for example with water or beer. The words can be confused because both can hold liquids. If you pour from it and it has a handle, 'Krug' often fits better; for a narrow container with a lid or cork, 'Flasche' fits.
Auf dem Tisch stand ein Krug mit frischem Apfelsaft.
There was a jug of fresh apple juice on the table.
Für die Wanderung packt Max eine große Flasche Wasser ein.
Max packs a large bottle of water for the hike.