brännvin
Swedish
Etymology
From bränna (“burn, as in distill”) + vin (“wine”). Akin to Norwegian brennevin, Icelandic brennivín and German Branntwein.
Pronunciation
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Noun
brännvin n
- any of a group of clear strong liquors, including aquavit and vodka but also various unflavored beverages
Declension
| Declension of brännvin | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Plural | |||
| Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
| Nominative | brännvin | brännvinet | brännviner | brännvinerna |
| Genitive | brännvins | brännvinets | brännviners | brännvinernas |