German

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Etymology

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Alster +‎ Wasser, after the tributary of the Elbe River.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈalstɐˌvasɐ/
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Noun

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Alsterwasser n (strong, genitive Alsterwassers, plural Alsterwasser)

  1. (chiefly Northern Germany) shandy (beer mixed with lemonade)
    Synonyms: Alster, (Southern Germany) Radler

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