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schnapps

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/ʃnæps/ · sch-napps

A type of strong alcoholic drink made from fruits or grains.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of strong alcoholic drink made from fruits or grains.

ایک قسم کی مضبوط الکحل مشروب جو پھلوں یا اناج سے بنایا جاتا ہے۔

شراب

sharaab

Synonyms

liqueurspiritdistillateمشروبالکحلفراورده

Antonyms

non-alcoholic drinksoft drinkwaterغیر الکحل مشروبنرم مشروبپانی

Common Collocations

  • fruit schnapps
  • herbal schnapps
  • peach schnapps

Example Sentences

He offered me some peach schnapps at the party.

اس نے پارٹی میں مجھے کچھ پیچھ شراب پیش کی۔

Us ne party mein mujhe kuch peach sharaab pesh ki.

Schnapps is often consumed as a shot.

شراب عام طور پر ایک شاٹ کے طور پر پینی جاتی ہے۔

Sharaab aam tor par ek shot ke tor par peeni jati hai.

During the holiday season, schnapps is a popular drink in many cultures.

چھٹیاں کے موسم میں، شراب بہت سی ثقافتوں میں مقبول مشروب ہے۔

Chhuttiyon ke mausam mein, sharaab bohat si saqafat mein maqbul mashroob hai.

Easily Confused With

snap:Snap refers to making a sharp cracking sound, while schnapps refers to an alcoholic drink.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'schnapps' as a 'snappy' drink that packs a punch.

Imagine a shot glass filled with a colorful fruity drink.

📖 Etymology

Origin: German "Schnaps" — a type of strong alcoholic drink

First known use: 19th century

The word 'schnapps' originates from the German word 'Schnaps', which refers to a strong alcoholic drink that is usually made from fruits or grains. It has been adopted into English as the term for similar spirits.