der Whiskey
Translation
whiskey (esp. Irish or American)
Examples
Er bestellt einen irischen Whiskey.
He is ordering an Irish whiskey.
Ich mag Whiskey mit etwas Wasser.
I like whiskey with a little water.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to drink a whiskey He drinks a whiskey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schnaps, der Branntwein (general terms for spirits)
Etymology
From Irish Gaelic 'uisce beatha' (water of life). The spelling with 'e' is typical for Irish and American varieties.
Memory Tips
Remember the 'e' in 'Whiskey' for countri'e's like Ir'e'land and the United States of Am'e'rica. The German word is a loanword.