Riesling
/ˈʁiːslɪŋ/masculine
Riesling is the German word for the white wine made from the Riesling grape.
The word refers to the specific white wine produced from this variety of grape.
Meaning: a white wine made from this grape (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Riesling is a masculine noun and is used with the definite article der, as in der Riesling.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁiːslɪŋ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget that in German, all nouns, including names of grape varieties used as nouns, must be capitalized.
Did you know?
- The name Riesling may actually be derived from the ancient word for 'soot', because the grapes often develop dark, soot-like spots as they ripen.
- The suffix -ling in Riesling is a linguistic tool used in German to create nouns that describe someone or something possessing a specific quality.
- The term Riesling-Terrassen refers to the steep, man-made slopes designed specifically for growing these grapes in certain German regions.
Examples in context
- Der Riesling ist sehr erfrischend.The Riesling is very refreshing.
- Ich bestelle einen trockenen Riesling.I will order a dry Riesling.
- Magst du diesen Riesling?Do you like this Riesling?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are at a restaurant.
- MaximilianJulia, was möchtest du trinken?Julia, what would you like to drink?
- JuliaIch nehme einen Riesling, bitte.I'll have a Riesling, please.
- MaximilianGute Wahl, ich nehme auch einen Riesling.Good choice, I'll have a Riesling too.
- JuliaDas ist eine perfekte Entscheidung.That is a perfect decision.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “riesling” translations and entries Riesling, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Riesling, CC BY-SA 4.0.
