Wein
/vaɪ̯n/masculine
The English word wine is translated into German as Wein. Wiktionary also lists Wii (Haut Rhin) and Win (Bas Rhin).
Meaning: alcoholic beverage made from grapes (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wein | /vaɪ̯n/ | masculine |
| Wii (Haut Rhin) | Alemannic German, masculine | |
| Win (Bas Rhin) | Alemannic German, masculine | |
| Woi | Palatine, Rhine Franconian |
Wein refers to the alcoholic beverage made from grapes. You can specify the type of wine by using compound nouns: Weißwein for white wine and Rotwein for red wine. Sometimes, the word Tropfen (drop) is used to emphasize the quality or craftsmanship of a particular wine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Alemannic dialects of the Upper Rhine (Haut Rhin), you may see the form Wii. In the Lower Rhine (Bas Rhin) area, the form Win is used in Alemannic-German. The form Woi is used in the Palatine and Rhine-Franconian dialects.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Wein is a masculine noun. Its plural form is Weine.
How do you pronounce it?
/vaɪ̯n/
When do people say it?
When making a toast, it is common to say Prost, which means Cheers.
Did you know?
- In some traditional German wine regions, it is customary to drink Wein from a Viertele, which is a specific quarter-liter glass.
- The phrase Wein can appear in compound words like Weinberg, which means 'wine mountain' but translates to 'vineyard' in English.
- While Prost is the standard toast for Wein, in some regional settings, people may say Zum Wohl, which focuses on the health of the guests.
Examples in context
- Der Wein ist gut.The wine is good.This sentence shows how to describe the quality of the Wein.Tatoeba #5235599 by Sciuro_Kvar, translation #5263759 by dynamo
- Ist das Ihr Wein?Is this your wine?This sentence demonstrates a way to ask about ownership of the Wein.Tatoeba #7354617 by Yorwba, translation #1764489 by CK
- Gib mir den Wein.Give me the wine.This sentence shows how to request the Wein.Tatoeba #12365657 by mayabe, translation #3151463 by CK
- Lass uns ein Weinchen trinkenLet's have a little wine
- Ich hätte gerne ein Glas Wein, bitteI would like a glass of wine, please
- Haben Sie deutschen Wein?Do you have German wine?
- Ich trinke am liebsten RotweinI prefer to drink red wine
- Dieser Wein schmeckt vorzüglichThis wine tastes excellent
- Der Wein hat eine fruchtige NoteThe wine has a fruity note
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are at a restaurant.
- LauraMöchtest du Wein trinken?Would you like to drink wine?
- LukasJa, gerne. Hast du eine Empfehlung?Yes, please. Do you have a recommendation?
- LauraDieser Wein hier ist ausgezeichnet.This wine here is excellent.
- LukasGut, dann bestellen wir ihn.Good, then we'll order it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wine” translations and entries Wein, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
