der Scotch
Scotch
Scottish whisky made according to certain traditional methods.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Essen bestellte er sich einen Scotch.
After dinner, he ordered a Scotch.
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Scotch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Scotchs |
| genitive | des Scotch |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Scotch | die Scotchs |
| accusative | den Scotch | die Scotchs |
| dative | dem Scotch | den Scotchs |
| genitive | des Scotch des Scotchs | der Scotchs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical verbs
'Scotch' as a drink is often used with verbs such as 'bestellen' (to order), 'trinken' (to drink), 'einschenken' (to pour), and 'anbieten' (to offer). When ordering, the word usually refers to a specific serving of whisky.
EXAMPLE
Er trinkt seinen Scotch am liebsten ohne Eis.
He prefers to drink his Scotch without ice.
Whisky labels
In connection with 'Scotch', additional terms often describe the production method or origin in more detail. Common combinations are 'Single Malt Scotch' and 'Blended Scotch'.
EXAMPLE
Der Barkeeper empfahl ihr einen milden Single Malt Scotch.
The bartender recommended a mild single malt Scotch to her.
Restaurant language
'Scotch' is used especially in bars, restaurants, and conversations about whisky. In these situations, the word alone can refer to the spirit that has been ordered or poured.
EXAMPLE
Zum Abschluss schenkte der Gastgeber noch einen Scotch ein.
To finish off the evening, the host poured another Scotch.
In real life
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