der Glühwein
Translation
mulled wine, hot spiced wine
Examples
Im Winter trinke ich gerne Glühwein.
In winter, I like to drink mulled wine.
Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt riecht es nach Glühwein.
It smells of mulled wine at the Christmas market.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to drink mulled wine I am drinking a Glühwein at the Christmas market.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Punsch (punch); Antonyms: der Eiswein (ice wine)
Etymology
From 'glühen' (to glow) + 'Wein' (wine). It's a 'glowing wine' because it's served hot and makes you feel warm.
Memory Tips
Imagine a glowing red mug of hot wine at a German Christmas market to remember 'Glühwein'.