Flasche Wein
/ˈflaʃə vaɪ̯n/word by word
A bottle of wine in German is Flasche Wein.
The phrase refers to a glass container filled with wine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to bottle wine, omitting the word of used in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on its grammatical role. When used as a direct object, such as when ordering or giving a bottle, use the accusative form eine Flasche Wein. If the phrase follows the preposition mit (with), it changes to the dative case einer Flasche Wein. For the genitive case, the phrase becomes der Flasche Wein.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈflaʃə vaɪ̯n/
Did you know?
- In German, the word Flasche can also be used as a slang term for a person, often in a derogatory or patronizing way.
- The German word Flasche shares a surprising ancestor with the verb 'to braid' or 'to plait', originating from the ancient custom of wrapping bottles in straw casings.
- If you see the word Flakon in a German shop, it refers to a small, often decorative perfume bottle rather than a beverage container.
Examples in context
- Gib mir eine Flasche Wein!Give me a bottle of wine!This example is useful for practicing how to ask someone to give you Flasche Wein.Tatoeba #621591 by Manfredo, translation #8561062 by Smorrs
- Noch eine Flasche Wein, bitte!One more bottle of wine, please.This example is useful for practicing how to politely request Flasche Wein.Tatoeba #696171 by Manfredo, translation #503831 by CK
- Tom bestellte eine Flasche Wein.Tom ordered a bottle of wine.This example is useful for describing the action of ordering Flasche Wein.Tatoeba #1721564 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1721057 by Spamster
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir bitte eine Flasche Wein empfehlen?Excuse me, could you please recommend me a bottle of wine?
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Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are at a restaurant and looking at the menu.
- HannahWollen wir eine Flasche Wein bestellen?Shall we order a bottle of wine?
- FelixJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- HannahIch nehme eine Flasche Wein für uns.I will take a bottle of wine for us.
- FelixPerfekt, danke Hannah.Perfect, thanks Hannah.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Flasche, Wein) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Flasche, Wein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
