German word

Cocktail

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔktɛɪ̯l/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncocktail

Example

Möchtest du einen Cocktail?

Would you like a cocktail?

Illustration for Cocktail (cocktail)

More examples

Zum Empfang gab es einen hausgemachten Cocktail.

There was a homemade cocktail at the reception.

Core concept

A chilled bar glass holds several spirits or liqueurs in one colorful drink, often with ice and a fruit garnish.

Common phrases

  • einen Cocktail bestellen

    order a cocktail

  • alkoholfreier Cocktail

    non-alcoholic cocktail

  • hausgemachter Cocktail

    homemade cocktail

Similar words

Getränk: A general term for any liquid intended for drinking.
Drink: A casual term for a serving of alcohol at a bar.
Longdrink: A larger mixed alcoholic drink served in a tall glass with ice and a mixer.
Shortdrink: A small, strong mixed alcoholic drink served in a short glass.

Definition in German

Ein alkoholisches Mischgetränk aus mehreren Spirituosen oder Likören, das meist in einem Glas serviert und oft mit Eis oder Früchten garniert wird.

Word origin

German borrowed Cocktail from English as an international bar term, while the English word's deeper origin remains disputed.

Usage tips

  • Cocktail is masculine, so the accusative singular is einen Cocktail, as in "Möchtest du einen Cocktail?".

Related words

  • Cocktailbarcocktail barnoun
  • Cocktailkartecocktail menunoun
  • Cocktailshakercocktail shakernoun

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