brännvin

Swedish

Etymology

From bränna (“burn, as in distill”) +‎ vin (“wine”). Akin to Norwegian brennevin, Icelandic brennivín and German Branntwein.

Pronunciation

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Noun

brännvin n

1. any of a group of clear, strong liquors, including aquavit and vodka but also various unflavored beverages

Declension

Declension of brännvin
	Singular		Plural
	Indefinite	Definite	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	brännvin	brännvinet	brännviner	brännvinerna
Genitive	brännvins	brännvinets	brännviners	brännvinernas

Further reading

• brännvin in Svensk ordbok.