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

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	brännvin	brännvins
	definite	brännvinet	brännvinets
plural	indefinite	brännviner	brännviners
	definite	brännvinerna	brännvinernas

Further reading

• brännvin in Svensk ordbok.