Glühwein

mulled wine

noun GLUE-vyn Less Common

Origin: from glühen, to glow, plus Wein

Usage Note

Glühwein is masculine and means literally glow-wine, served hot and spiced at Christmas markets. A version fortified with a shot of rum is a Feuerzangenbowle.

Examples

"Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt wärmten wir uns mit Glühwein."

Natural Translation

At the Christmas market we warmed ourselves with mulled wine.

Literal Translation

On the Christmas-market warmed we ourselves with mulled-wine.

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