schwarzgebrannt

illicitly distilled (alcohol); moonshine

English translations

  1. 01

    burnt

  2. 02

    overdone

Word details

German meaning
Illegal hergestellter Alkohol, oft von minderer Qualität.
English meaning
Moonshine
Synonym
illegal destilliert
German example
Der Schwarzgebrannte schmeckte stark und brannte im Hals.
English example
The moonshine tasted strong and burned in the throat.

Example sentences with “schwarzgebrannt”

  1. Der schwarzgebrannte Schnaps war extrem stark. (The moonshine was extremely strong.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'schwarzgebrannt' mean in a legal context?

It describes alcohol produced without paying taxes or obtaining a license. 'Schwarz' in German compounds often implies illegal or clandestine activity.