tequila
der Tequila, die Tequilas
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tequila
A spirit from Mexico that is made from the heart of the blue agave.
In Mexiko trinkt man hochwertigen Tequila oft pur, ohne Salz und Zitrone.
In Mexico, people often drink high-quality tequila neat, without salt and lemon.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Tequilas |
| genitive | des Tequila |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Tequila | die Tequilas |
| accusative | den Tequila | die Tequilas |
| dative | dem Tequila | den Tequilas |
| genitive | des Tequila des Tequilas | der Tequilas |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The name 'Tequila' is a protected designation of origin. Real tequila may only be produced in certain regions of Mexico around the city of Tequila.
Dieser Tequila kommt direkt aus der Region Jalisco in Mexiko.
This tequila comes directly from the Jalisco region in Mexico.
Outside Mexico, tequila is often drunk as a shot 'mit Salz und Zitrone' (with salt and lemon). You can also say 'einen Tequila bestellen' (to order a tequila) or, colloquially, 'einen Tequila kippen' (to knock back a tequila).
Er bestellte eine Runde Tequila für seine Freunde.
He ordered a round of tequila for his friends.
When talking about the spirit in general, 'Tequila' (tequila) is often used without an article. When talking about a serving, e.g. a glass, you use 'ein' (a) or 'der' (the).
Ich trinke nicht gerne Tequila.
I don't like drinking tequila.
