halbtrocken

medium-dry (wine)

English translations

  1. 01

    off-dry

  2. 02

    semi-dry

Word details

German meaning
Weder ganz trocken noch ganz süß, oft im Zusammenhang mit Wein verwendet.
English meaning
Semi-dry
Synonym
lieblich
German example
Dieser halbtrockene Wein passt gut zu Käse.
English example
This semi-dry wine goes well with cheese.

Example sentences with “halbtrocken”

  1. Ich trinke am liebsten halbtrockenen Wein. (I prefer medium-dry wine.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the sugar content of 'halbtrocken' wine?

In Germany, 'halbtrocken' wine contains between 9 and 18 grams of residual sugar per liter.