In German

Wein

Meaning: wine

Example sentences

  • EinGlasWein,bitte.

    A glass of wine, please.

  • DerWeinausDeutschlandistsehrgut.

    The wine from Germany is very good.

  • WirtrinkenzumEssenWein.

    We drink wine with dinner.

Grammar note

“Der Wein” is masculine. The plural is “die Weine”, with an -e ending and the same vowel.

Common mistake

Don't confuse “Wein” (wine) with “Wind” (wind). They differ by a single letter but have very different meanings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the German for “wind”?

“Der Wind”.

What is the plural of “Wein”?

“Weine”, with an -e ending.