Eierlikör
The German word for eggnog is Eierlikör.
Eierlikör is a high-alcohol spirit made with egg yolks and sugar.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Eier (eggs) and Likör (liqueur).
Which one should you use?
While English 'eggnog' often refers to a non-alcoholic or lightly alcoholic milk-based beverage, the German Eierlikör is a high-alcohol spirit made with egg yolks and sugar.
How does it change in a sentence?
Eierlikör is a masculine noun, so it takes the article der (der Eierlikör).
Did you know?
- Unlike American 'eggnog' which is usually served warm or chilled during Christmas, Eierlikör is a shelf-stable liqueur enjoyed year-round.
- In Germany, Eierlikör is frequently served in tiny, elegant tulip-shaped glasses as a digestif after dinner, rather than in large mugs.
- Many Germans buy Eierlikör in specialized bottles shaped like eggs to emphasize the main ingredient.
Examples in context
- In der festlichen Weihnachtszeit gibt es oft Eierpunsch bei der Feier.During the festive Christmas season, there is often eggnog at the celebration.
- Ich mag Eierlikör sehr.I like eggnog very much.
- Möchtest du ein Glas Eierlikör?Would you like a glass of eggnog?
- Der Eierlikör schmeckt sehr süß.The eggnog tastes very sweet.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are enjoying a drink at a Christmas market.
- MaximilianHannah, möchtest du etwas Eierlikör?Hannah, would you like some eggnog?
- HannahJa, gerne, Maximilian!Yes, please, Maximilian!
- MaximilianHier ist dein Eierlikör.Here is your eggnog.
- HannahVielen Dank, er ist lecker.Thank you, it is delicious.
