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
Composed of 'glühen' (to glow) and 'Wein' (wine). Think of it as 'glowing wine' because it's served hot and warms you up.
Memory Tips
Picture a steaming, glowing mug of red wine on a cold winter day to remember 'Glühwein'.