Sektkelch

champagne flute

noun ZEKT-kelkh Rare

Also means

sparkling-wine glass

Usage Note

Sektkelch describes both the tall narrow flute and the older wide coupe style. In everyday German, Sektglas is the more common synonym, but Sektkelch emphasises the stemmed-glass form. Sekt means sparkling wine.

Examples

"Die Sektkelche stehen im Schrank und warten auf besondere Anlässe."

Natural Translation

The champagne flutes are in the cupboard waiting for special occasions.

Literal Translation

The champagne-flutes stand in the cupboard and wait for special occasions.

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