German word

Wein

Pronunciation

IPA/vaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwine

Example

Der Duft des Weins ist angenehm.

The aroma of the wine is pleasant.

Illustration for Wein (wine)

More examples

Ich trinke heute Abend ein Glas Wein.

I am drinking a glass of wine this evening.

Core concept

A drink whose grape juice has fermented, with its aroma rising from a glass at the table.

Common phrases

  • ein Glas Wein

    a glass of wine

  • eine Flasche Wein

    a bottle of wine

  • roter Wein

    red wine

Similar words

Rotwein: An alcoholic drink made from dark grapes, with a red color.
Weißwein: A pale-colored alcoholic drink made from grapes.
Sekt: A sparkling wine often served for toasts.
Bier: An alcoholic drink made by fermenting barley or other grains.

Definition in German

Alkoholisches Getränk, das durch die Gärung von Trauben entsteht.

Word origin

The German noun Wein developed from Old High German wīn, which traces back to Latin vinum.

Usage tips

  • In the genitive, standard German uses des Weins, as in Der Duft des Weins ist angenehm.

Related words

  • Weinprobewine tastingnoun
  • Weinhandlungwine shopnoun

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