Konterbier
dasNounhair of the dog (beer to cure a hangover).
English translations
- 01
counter-beer
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein alkoholisches Getränk, das morgens getrunken wird, um die Symptome eines Katers zu lindern.
- English meaning
- Hair of the dog
- German example
- Er trank ein Konterbier, um seinen Kater zu bekämpfen.
- English example
- He drank hair of the dog to combat his hangover.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Konterbier
- Plural Form
- die Konterbiere
Example sentences with “Konterbier”
Ein Konterbier soll gegen den Kater helfen. (A 'hair of the dog' beer is supposed to help with the hangover.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Konterbier a common term?
Yes, it is a colloquial, slightly humorous term for drinking a beer to alleviate a hangover.