Branntwein
German
Etymology
From late Middle High German brantwīn, contraction of older gebranter wīn, which latter is equivalent to modern gebrannter Wein (“distilled wine”, literally “burnt wine”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Branntwein m (genitive Branntweines, plural Branntweine)
- (dated) spirit, booze, hard liquor (any distilled alcohol drink)
- (archaic) brandy, eau de vie (drink made from distilled wine)
Declension
Synonyms
- (hard liquor): Schnaps, Spirituose
- (brandy): Weinbrand