schwarzgebrannt
illicitly distilled (alcohol); moonshine
English translations
- 01
burnt
- 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.
Related words
- schwarzbrennen
To moonshine
Example sentences with “schwarzgebrannt”
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.