Slivovitz Meaning in English

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US

ˈsɫɪvəvɪts

SLIV-uh-vits

UK

slˈɪvəvˌɪts

sliv-uh-VITS

Definition

Slivovitz is a strong alcoholic drink, a type of brandy made from plums, popular in Eastern Europe.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally and informally, mostly to refer to the specific Eastern European spirit. Not widely known outside those regions. Often served at celebrations. In English, usually treated as an imported specialty.

• Spanish: slivovitz - aguardiente de ciruela (Europa del Este)
• Portuguese (BR): slivovitz - aguardente de ameixa (Europa Oriental)
• Portuguese (PT): slivovitz - aguardente de ameixa (Leste Europeu)
• Chinese (Simplified): 斯利沃维茨（李子白兰地）
• Chinese (Traditional): 斯利沃維茨（李子白蘭地）
• Hindi: स्लिवोविट्ज़ (स्लिवोवित्स) - प्लम ब्रांडी (पूर्वी यूरोप)
• Arabic: سليفوفيتز - عرق البرقوق (شرق أوروبا)
• Bengali: স্লিভোভিৎস
• Russian: сливовица
• Japanese: スリヴォヴィッツ
• Vietnamese: rượu mận Slivovitz
• Korean: 슬리보비츠
• Turkish: slivovitz - erik rakısı
• Urdu: سلیوووٹز
• Indonesian: slivovitz - arak buah prem

Example Sentences

My grandfather makes his own slivovitz every year.

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Slivovitz is made from plums.

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People drink slivovitz at weddings in Serbia.

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Have you ever tried real homemade slivovitz?

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A little slivovitz warms you up on cold winter nights.

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We brought a bottle of slivovitz back from our trip to Croatia.

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