der Alkomattest
Translation
breathalyzer test, alcohol test
Examples
Der Fahrer musste einen Alkomattest machen.
The driver had to take a breathalyzer test.
Der Alkomattest war positiv.
The breathalyzer test was positive.
Grammar Patterns
to take a breathalyzer test The driver had to take a breathalyzer test.
Similar Words
Alkoholtest, Pusten (colloquial)
Etymology
A compound of 'Alkomat' (a brand name for a breathalyzer, from 'Alkohol' + 'Automat') and 'Test'.
Memory Tips
It's a 'Test' using an 'Alkomat' (a machine for measuring alcohol).