Apfelwein

derNoun

apple wine; cider

English translations

  1. 01

    apple wine

Word details

German meaning
Ein alkoholisches Getränk aus vergorenen Äpfeln, besonders in Hessen beliebt.
English meaning
Apple wine, cider
Synonym
Most
German example
Wir tranken Apfelwein in einer traditionellen Frankfurter Kneipe.
English example
We drank apple wine in a traditional Frankfurt pub.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Apfelwein
Plural Form
die Apfelweine

Example sentences with “Apfelwein”

  1. In Frankfurt trinkt man gerne ein Glas Apfelwein. (In Frankfurt, people like to drink a glass of apple wine.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Apfelwein' the same as 'Cider'?

While similar, traditional German 'Apfelwein' is usually more tart and less sweet than commercial 'Cider'. It is a masculine noun (der Apfelwein).