die Brauerei, -en
brewery
Ein Betrieb, in dem Bier hergestellt wird.
Definition & meaning
A Brauerei is an industrial or artisanal facility where beer is produced. It is the German term for a brewery. The term can refer to both the building where the brewing process takes place and the company that owns the production site and manages the distribution of the beer.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun (die Brauerei) and forms the plural by adding an "n" (die Brauereien).
Etymologically, the word is derived from the German verb brauen (to brew) combined with the suffix -erei, which is commonly used in German to denote a place of trade, production, or a business associated with a specific craft (similar to -ery in English).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for a place of production. However, one could contrast the production site with places of consumption:
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Examples
Wir besuchen heute eine Brauerei.noun
Today we are visiting a brewery.
Die Brauerei stellt unterschiedliche Biere her.noun
The brewery produces different beers.
Die Brauerei stellt verschiedene Biersorten her.noun
The brewery produces various types of beer.
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