Schnaps
derNounliquor, schnapps
English translations
- 01
schnapps
- 02
liquor
- 03
spirits
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine alkoholische Getränk, oft mit hohem Alkoholgehalt, hergestellt durch Destillation.
- English meaning
- Liquor
- Synonym
- Branntwein
- German example
- Nach dem Essen trinken wir oft einen Schnaps.
- English example
- We often drink liquor after dinner.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Schnaps
- Plural Form
- die Schnäpse
Related words
- Schnapszahl
repeating number (e.g. 11, 222, 3333)
- Schnapsleiche
Schnapsleiche is a derogatory term for a heavily intoxicated person.
- Schnapsdrossel
Drunkard
- Schnapsidee
Hairbrained scheme
- Grappa
grappa
- Gin
Gin
- Obstler
Fruit brandy
- Kirschenwasser
Kirschwasser
- Herrengedeck
Beer and a shot (typically schnapps)
- Anisette
Anisette
- Spirituose
Spirit
- Digestif
Digestif
- Branntwein
brandy
- Pinnchen
Shot glass
- Bärwurz
Meum athamanticum
- Bärwurz
Meum athamanticum
- Träber
Spent grain
- Treber
spent grain; draff
- Treber
spent grain; draff
- Lebenswasser
Water of life is an outdated term for high-proof alcohol, especially brandy or schnapps.
Example sentences with “Schnaps”
Er trinkt gerne einen kleinen Schnaps. (He likes to drink a small schnapps.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Schnaps?
The plural is 'die Schnäpse'. Note the umlaut on the 'a'. It is a masculine noun (der).