vermut
masculine
The English word vermouth is translated into Italian as vermut.
vermut refers to a type of wine that has been infused with various herbs.
Meaning: wine infused with herbs (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Venice and the Veneto region, the term spritz can refer to a glass of vermut.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word vermut is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- While vermut is the standard Italian term, it is actually a loanword from the German 'Wermut', which refers to the wormwood plant used to flavor the drink.
- The tradition of drinking 'vermut' in the late afternoon is part of the 'aperitivo' ritual. This is a social custom intended to open the appetite before dinner, rather than a way to intoxicate oneself.
- If you ask for a 'vermut' in a traditional Venetian bar, the bartender might assume you want it served with a 'cicchetto', which is a small snack like a piece of seafood or olives.
Examples in context
- Dov'è il tuo vermut?Where's your vermouth?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's vermut.Tatoeba #13383685 by Guybrush88, translation #12640457 by rul
- Potrei avere un bicchiere di vermouth, per favore?Could I please have a glass of vermouth?
- Sai dove posso trovare un posto dove degustare del buon vermouth?Do you know where I can find a good place to taste vermouth?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are at a bar in the evening.
- MartinaLorenzo, prendiamo un vermut?Lorenzo, shall we have a vermouth?
- LorenzoSì, ottima idea.Yes, great idea.
- MartinaPreferisci quello dolce o secco?Do you prefer the sweet or the dry one?
- LorenzoPrendo quello secco.I'll take the dry one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vermouth” translations and entries vermut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
