Zwetschgenwasser

plum schnapps, slivovitz

noun TSVET-shgen-vas-er Rare

Usage Note

Zwetschgenwasser is the traditional clear plum brandy distilled from fermented Zwetschgen. Related to Sliwowitz in Eastern Europe. Produced in the Black Forest and Franconia. Used as a Digestif and in baking.

Examples

"Auf Dorffesten im Schwarzwald wird oft selbst gebranntes Zwetschgenwasser ausgeschenkt."

Natural Translation

At village festivals in the Black Forest, home-distilled plum schnapps is often served.

Literal Translation

At village-festivals in the Black-Forest is often self-distilled plum-water poured out.

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