Gänsewein

German

Etymology

From Gans (“goose”) +‎ Wein (“wine”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɛnzəˌvaɪ̯n/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

Gänsewein m (strong, genitive Gänseweins, plural Gänseweine, diminutive Gänseweinchen n)

  1. (humorous) water; Adam's ale
    Synonym: Wasser

See also

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