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spirit / liquor
An alcoholic drink with a high alcohol content that is obtained by distillation from a fermented liquid. Examples include brandy, whisky, rum, or gin.
In dieser Bar gibt es eine große Auswahl an internationalen Spirituosen.
This bar has a large selection of international spirits.
The word 'Spirituose' (spirit/liquor) comes from the Latin 'spiritus', meaning 'spirit'. It describes the idea that through distillation, the 'spirit' or essence of a liquid is obtained.
Man sagt, Whisky sei der „Geist des Getreides“.
People say that whisky is the 'spirit of the grain'.
'Spirituose' (spirit/liquor) is the official and formal term. You find it on menus, in shops, or in legal texts. It includes all types of high-proof alcohol.
Der Import von Spirituosen unterliegt strengen gesetzlichen Regelungen.
The import of spirits is subject to strict legal regulations.
Common combinations are 'hochprozentige Spirituosen' (high-proof spirits) or 'eine große Auswahl an Spirituosen' (a large selection of spirits). Verbs often used with it are 'herstellen' (to produce), 'brennen' (to distill), or 'anbieten' (to offer).
Diese Destillerie stellt seit über 100 Jahren edle Spirituosen her.
This distillery has been producing fine spirits for over 100 years.
alcohol
'Alkohol' and 'Spirituose' both have to do with alcoholic drinks. 'Alkohol' is the general umbrella term: it can include beer, wine, sparkling wine, or schnapps. A 'Spirituose' is more specific and means a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky, rum, gin, or schnapps. So beer and wine are alcohol, but normally not spirits. Learners may confuse the words because spirits contain alcohol. If you are speaking generally about drinks with alcohol, 'Alkohol' fits. If you mean strong distilled drinks, 'Spirituose' is more precise.
Im Supermarkt stehen die Spirituosen in einem eigenen Regal.
In the supermarket, the spirits are on a separate shelf.
Auf der Feier gibt es Saft, Wasser und auch Alkohol.
At the party there is juice, water, and also alcohol.