der Cocktail
cocktail
An alcoholic mixed drink made from several ingredients, usually spirits, juices, and syrups.
EXAMPLE
Zum Empfang gab es Champagner und verschiedene Cocktails.
At the reception, there was champagne and various cocktails.
der Cocktail
cocktail
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Meanings
der Cocktail
cocktail
A cold appetizer often consisting of small pieces of seafood, fruit, or vegetables in a sauce.
EXAMPLE
Als Vorspeise bestellte er einen Krabbencocktail.
As an appetizer, he ordered a shrimp cocktail.
Usage tips
Context clue
You can tell whether a drink or a dish is meant from the verb or the context. Drinks are 'gemischt' (mixed) or 'getrunken' (drunk), while dishes like the 'Krabbencocktail' (shrimp cocktail) are 'gegessen' (eaten) or served 'als Vorspeise' (as an appetizer).
EXAMPLE
An der Bar mixte der Barkeeper einen bunten Cocktail.
At the bar, the bartender mixed a colorful cocktail.
Typical verbs
When 'Cocktail' refers to a drink, it is often combined with the verbs 'mixen' (to mix), 'zubereiten' (to prepare), 'shaken' (to shake), 'bestellen' (to order), or 'trinken' (to drink).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe an der Bar einen alkoholfreien Cocktail bestellt.
I ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail at the bar.
Typical compounds
In the meaning of 'Vorspeise' (appetizer), 'Cocktail' is often part of a compound noun. Typical examples are 'der Krabbencocktail' (shrimp cocktail), 'der Garnelencocktail' (shrimp cocktail), or 'der Obstcocktail' (fruit cocktail).
EXAMPLE
Der Krabbencocktail war sehr frisch und lecker.
The shrimp cocktail was very fresh and tasty.
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