Fusel

derNoun

moonshine; cheap/bad liquor

English translations

  1. 01

    fusel oil

  2. 02

    head

  3. 03

    dregs

Word details

German meaning
Fusel bezeichnet minderwertigen, unreinen Alkohol oder minderwertige Ware.
English meaning
Rotgut, cheap stuff
Synonym
Fuselöle
German example
Dieser Wein ist billiger Fusel.
English example
This wine is cheap rotgut.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Fusel
Plural Form
die Fusel

Example sentences with “Fusel”

  1. Das Zeug schmeckt wie billiger Fusel. (This stuff tastes like cheap moonshine.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fusel a negative word?

Yes, 'Fusel' is a derogatory term for low-quality or illegally distilled alcohol.