rauschig

intoxicated, heady, buzzed, or in a state of euphoria

English translations

  1. 01

    noisy

  2. 02

    rustling

  3. 03

    hoarse

  4. 04

    raspy

  5. 05

    husky

Word details

German meaning
In einem Zustand leichter Trunkenheit oder beschwingter Stimmung.
English meaning
Tipsy
German example
Nach dem Wein war er etwas rauschig und erzählte Witze.
English example
After the wine, he was a little tipsy and told jokes.

Example sentences with “rauschig”

  1. Nach dem Sekt fühlte er sich leicht rauschig. (After the sparkling wine, he felt slightly buzzed.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'rauschig' be used to describe non-alcoholic states?

Yes, 'rauschig' can metaphorically describe a state of euphoria or a 'high' from excitement, though it is most commonly associated with alcohol consumption.