der Alkoholgeruch
Translation
smell of alcohol, alcohol breath
Examples
Sein Alkoholgeruch war sehr stark.
His smell of alcohol was very strong.
Die Polizei bemerkte den Alkoholgeruch im Auto.
The police noticed the smell of alcohol in the car.
Grammar Patterns
to have/give off a smell of alcohol He had a strong smell of alcohol.
Similar Words
Fahne (colloquial for alcohol breath)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Alkohol' (alcohol) and 'Geruch' (smell).
Memory Tips
Literally 'alcohol smell'. Think of the 'Geruch' (smell) of 'Alkohol' on someone's breath.