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gluhwein

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈɡluːvaɪn/

KK: /ˈɡluːvaɪn/

noun
Definition

A warm drink made from red wine that is flavored with spices like cinnamon and served hot, often enjoyed during winter or festive seasons.


Example

During the Christmas market, I enjoyed a cup of gluhwein to keep warm.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried gluhwein during the winter holidays?
Sloth B
Yes, I had it at a Christmas market last year, and it was amazing!
Sloth A
I love how warm and spiced it tastes; it's perfect for cold nights.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I can't wait to have another cup of gluhwein this season.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
vin chaud
spiced
mulled
Antonyms
unspiced
plain
cold
Root Explanation

Gluhwein is a compound word from the German "glühend" (meaning glowing or hot) and "Wein" (meaning wine). The word refers to a hot spiced wine, typically enjoyed during winter festivities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a warm, glowing drink during winter celebrations — 'glühend' means glowing and 'Wein' means wine, which helps you remember that gluhwein is a hot spiced wine.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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