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der Alk
booze
A colloquial, shortened term for alcohol or alcoholic drinks.
example
Auf der Party gab es gestern Abend einfach zu viel Alk.
There was simply too much booze at the party last night.
der Alk
booze
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Meanings
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Word form
'Alk' (booze) is the colloquial and very shortened form of the word 'der Alkohol' (alcohol). It is used in informal conversations instead of the longer word.
EXAMPLE
Für die Bowle brauchen wir Saft, Früchte und nur ein bisschen Alk.
For the punch, we need juice, fruit, and just a little booze.
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This word belongs exclusively to colloquial language. You should use it only with friends or in very casual situations, and definitely avoid it in formal contexts (e.g., at the doctor's, at work).
EXAMPLE
Bei dem offiziellen Empfang wurde den Gästen natürlich kein Alk angeboten.
At the official reception, the guests were of course not offered any booze.
Use in a sentence
Just like 'Alkohol' (alcohol), 'Alk' (booze) is an uncountable noun. It is therefore not used in the plural, but with quantity words such as 'viel' (a lot), 'wenig' (little), or 'kein' (no).
EXAMPLE
Auf dieser Feier wird bewusst auf Alk verzichtet.
At this party, they are deliberately avoiding booze.
Compare with
Alk vs Alkohol
alcohol
'der Alkohol' and 'der Alk' often mean the same thing: alcoholic drinks or alcohol in general. The difference is mainly in style. 'Alkohol' is neutral and fits almost any situation, including at the doctor, in rules, or in official texts. 'Alk' is a short, colloquial form and sounds casual, sometimes also a bit rough. Among friends, 'Alk' can sound natural; in formal situations, 'Alkohol' is better.
Alk
Auf der Party war der Alk schnell leer.
At the party, the booze ran out quickly.
Alkohol
Wegen der Medikamente darf er heute keinen Alkohol trinken.
Because of the medication, he is not allowed to drink alcohol today.
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