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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.
schnapps
Der Schnaps and die Spirituose can both refer to a high-proof distilled drink. “Der Schnaps” usually sounds more personal and colloquial in everyday speech, whereas “die Spirituose” is more neutral and works as a general term. When making a toast, call it a Schnaps; in an objective description, it is more appropriate to call it a Spirituose.
Auf dem Etikett wird das Getränk sachlich als Spirituose beschrieben.
The drink is described objectively on the label as a spirit.
Nach dem Essen bot uns der Gastgeber einen Schnaps an.
After the meal, the host offered us a schnapps.
