lager
The English phrase "lager" is translated into Italian as lager.
The word lager refers to a type of beer. You may also use the phrase birra lager to refer specifically to a light-colored beer. In informal contexts, you might hear the word Bionda used to refer to a lager beer.
Meaning: type of beer (noun)
Did you know?
- The term lager is a direct loanword from German, which originally meant 'storage' or 'storehouse' in the context of where the beer was kept.
- Italian speakers often contrast a birra bionda with a birra rossa, the latter referring to amber or red lagers and ales.
- In Italian bars, you might see the term alla spina used with lager. This refers to beer served 'on tap' rather than from a bottle.
Examples in context
- Vorrei una birra chiara, per favore.I would like a lager, please.
- Mi consigli una birra bionda?Can you recommend a lager for me?
- Preferisci una birra rossa o una lager?Do you prefer an amber ale or a lager?
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are ordering drinks at a bar.
- GiuliaFrancesco, cosa vuoi bere?Francesco, what do you want to drink?
- FrancescoPrendo una lager, grazie.I'll have a lager, thanks.
- GiuliaOttima scelta, prendo lo stesso.Great choice, I'll have the same.
- FrancescoPerfetto, ordiniamo subito.Perfect, let's order now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lager, CC BY-SA 4.0.
