Meaning 1neutral · 90%
An alcoholic drink usually made from grapes.
Natural examples
Zum Abendessen trinkt er ein Glas Wein.
He drinks a glass of wine with dinner.
Dieser Wein kommt aus Deutschland.
This wine comes from Germany.
Im Restaurant bestellen sie eine Flasche Wein.
They order a bottle of wine at the restaurant.
Usage note
For a specific amount, people usually say ein Glas Wein or eine Flasche Wein. Ein Wein can also refer to a particular variety or a particular wine.
Useful combinations
ein Glas Wein — a serving of wine in a glasseine Flasche Wein — wine in a bottleWein trinken — to drink wine
Common mistake
das Wein
der Wein
Wein is masculine and takes the article der.
Mini-lesson: Der Wein as a drink
Learn Wein with the article der. When talking about the drink in general, Wein often has no article. For quantities, use expressions such as ein Glas Wein or eine Flasche Wein. The plural Weine is mainly used for different varieties.
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