noun
wine
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“Wein” (der) means “wine.” It’s a masculine noun; plural Weine. Can be uncountable when referring to wine in general or countable (Weine) for varieties or bottles. Declensions include des Weines (genitive) and die Weine (plural). No irregular plural; standard declension patterns apply.
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Zum Abendessen trinken wir gerne ein Glas Wein.
At dinner we like to have a glass of wine.
Nach dem Essen schenkte der Kellner den Gästen Wein, obwohl der Sommelier empfohlen hatte, einen trockeneren Jahrgang zu wählen.
After the meal, the waiter poured wine for the guests, although the sommelier had recommended choosing a drier vintage.
Der Wein ist sehr gut.
The wine is very good.
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a glass of red wine
der = imagine a male vintner holding a glass of wine
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Wein is a common masculine noun; plural 'Weine' when referring to types of wine.