German word

Alkohol

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈalkoːhoːl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounalcohol

Example

Ich trinke heute keinen Alkohol.

I'm not drinking alcohol today.

Illustration for Alkohol (alcohol)

More examples

Auf Konzerten trinken viele Leute Alkohol.

At concerts, many people drink alcohol.

Core concept

A clear active ingredient links beer, wine, and spirits, while the surrounding drink gives it different flavors and strength.

Common phrases

  • Alkohol trinken

    drink alcohol

  • kein Alkohol

    no alcohol

  • Alkohol kaufen

    buy alcohol

Similar words

Getränk: Any liquid prepared for people to drink.
Bier: A fermented barley drink commonly enjoyed with a meal.
Wein: A fermented fruit drink, especially one made from grapes.
Saft: A drink made from pressed fruit or vegetables without alcohol.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für die in Bier, Wein und Spirituosen enthaltene, beim Konsum berauschend wirkende Substanz; im Alltag meist unzählbar verwendet.

Word origin

German Alkohol comes through Latin alcohol from Arabic al-kuhl, a term first used for a finely powdered or distilled substance before developing its modern sense.

Usage tips

  • Alkohol is usually an uncountable masculine noun, so standard forms include der Alkohol, den Alkohol, and keinen Alkohol.

Other meanings

  • liquornoun

Opposites

  • Nüchternheitsobrietynoun
  • Enthaltsamkeitabstinencenoun

Related words

  • Alkoholikeralcoholicnoun
  • alkoholischalcoholicadjective
  • Alkoholkonsumalcohol consumptionnoun

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