English–German
“drunkenness” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁaʊ̯ʃ/
Example
Nach der Feier war er noch im Rausch.
After the celebration, he was still drunk.
How to say “drunkenness” in German
“Drunkenness” in German is Rausch.
A person is carried beyond ordinary awareness by a powerful wave of intoxication, excitement, or emotion.
Example sentences with Rausch
Beim Motorradfahren spürte er einen Rausch der Geschwindigkeit.
While riding a motorcycle, he felt the euphoria of speed.
Tips for using Rausch
- Im Rausch can describe intense emotion or excitement as well as alcohol intoxication, so context determines whether the sense is literal or figurative.