schnapps
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Definition
Schnapps is a strong alcoholic drink, usually clear, originally from German-speaking countries. It can refer to fruit brandies or flavored spirits.
Usage & Nuances
'Schnapps' is often used in bars or when discussing spirits, mostly in Europe or specialty liquor stores. In English, it may refer to traditional German/Austrian fruit brandies or to sweet, flavored liqueurs ('peppermint schnapps'). 'Schnapps' is countable ('a schnapps') when referring to a shot. Not common in everyday US conversation.
Example Sentences
He drank a shot of schnapps after dinner.
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Schnapps is popular in Germany and Austria.
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She brought a bottle of schnapps to the party.
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Do you want some schnapps with your dessert?
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They offered us homemade raspberry schnapps at the festival.
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I can't handle strong drinks like schnapps.
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