German word

Frühschoppen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁyːˌʃɔpən/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmorning drinking session

Example

Am Sonntag treffen wir uns zum Frühschoppen.

On Sunday, we meet for a morning drinking session.

Illustration for Frühschoppen (morning drinking session)

More examples

Beim Frühschoppen diskutieren die Leute oft über Politik oder Fußball.

At the morning drinking session, people often discuss politics or football.

Core concept

A relaxed morning gathering where people share drinks and conversation, often after meeting through a club or association.

Common phrases

  • regionaler Frühschoppen

    regional morning drinking session

  • sonntäglicher Frühschoppen

    Sunday morning drinking session

  • beim Frühschoppen plaudern

    chat at a morning drinking session

Similar words

Brunch: A leisurely late-morning meal shared with friends over food and conversation.
Frühstück: The customary morning meal, typically with bread, coffee, or similar foods.
Stammtisch: A recurring gathering for casual talk and sharing information.
Treffen: A gathering where people meet to discuss matters or spend time together.

Definition in German

Frühschoppen ist eine vormittägliche, oft vereinsbezogene Tradition, bei der man in geselliger Runde trinkt und sich austauscht.

Word origin

The compound combines German Früh, meaning early or morning, with Schoppen, a historical measure and later a serving of drink.

Usage tips

  • Frühschoppen is masculine, so the usual form is der Frühschoppen; its plural is also Frühschoppen.

Other meanings

  • morning beernoun

Opposites

  • Feierabendbierafter-work beernoun
  • Abendgesellschaftevening gatheringnoun

Related words

  • Frühschoppenkulturmorning drinking session culturenoun
  • Frühschoppentraditionmorning drinking session traditionnoun

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