der Spritzer
splash / splatter
A small amount of liquid that is spread by quick pressure or impact.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe ein paar Farbspritzer auf meiner Hose.
I have a few paint splatters on my pants.
der Spritzer
splash / spritzer
der Spritzer, die Spritzer
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Meanings
der Spritzer
spritzer
A mixed drink, especially in Austria, made of wine and mineral water. It is also called 'Gespritzter' (spritzer) or 'Schorle' (wine spritzer, in Germany).
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer trinke ich gerne einen kühlen Spritzer auf der Terrasse.
In summer, I like drinking a cool spritzer on the terrace.
der Spritzer
splash / dash
A very small added amount of a liquid ingredient used to refine the flavor.
EXAMPLE
Ein Spritzer Zitrone gibt dem Gericht eine frische Note.
A splash of lemon gives the dish a fresh note.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Spritzer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Spritzer |
| genitive | des Spritzers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Spritzer | die Spritzer |
| accusative | den Spritzer | die Spritzer |
| dative | dem Spritzer | den Spritzern |
| genitive | des Spritzers | der Spritzer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Spritzer' (splash/spritzer) is derived directly from the verb 'spritzen' (to spray/splash). It describes the result of this action: a small amount of liquid that has been sprayed or splashed somewhere.
EXAMPLE
Beim Öffnen der Flasche gab es einen lauten Knall und einen Spritzer Sekt.
When the bottle was opened, there was a loud pop and a splash of sparkling wine.
Regional usage
In the sense of a mixed drink made from wine and mineral water, 'der Spritzer' (spritzer) is mainly used in Austria. There, it is a very popular everyday drink.
EXAMPLE
Im Heurigen bestellte sie einen weißen Spritzer.
At the wine tavern, she ordered a white spritzer.
Context clue
In this meaning, 'Spritzer' (splash/splatter) often describes a small, unwanted amount of liquid caused by an accident or a careless movement. Typical examples are paint splatters on clothing or mud splashes on a car.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Streichen hatte er überall kleine weiße Spritzer im Haar.
After painting, he had small white splatters all over his hair.
Typical collocations
When it comes to refining foods or drinks, 'Spritzer' (splash/dash) is almost always used in the fixed phrase 'ein Spritzer [Zutat]' (a splash/dash of [ingredient]). Common ingredients are lemon, lime, vinegar, or even an alcoholic drink.
EXAMPLE
Gib einen Spritzer Essig in den Salat, das rundet den Geschmack ab.
Add a splash of vinegar to the salad; it rounds out the flavor.
Compare with
Spritzer vs Schuss
shot
Schuss and Spritzer can both refer to a small amount of liquid added to something. A Schuss suggests an approximate small portion, while a Spritzer usually means even less liquid and evokes a brief spray. Schuss works for a small addition, while Spritzer is used for a very subtle addition.
Spritzer
Für eine feine saure Note gibt Mia einen Spritzer Zitronensaft in die Soße.
To add a subtle sour note, Mia adds a tiny splash of lemon juice to the sauce.
Schuss
Für einen deutlich sauren Geschmack gibt Mia einen Schuss Zitronensaft in die Soße.
To give the sauce a noticeably sour taste, Mia adds a splash of lemon juice.
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