hembränt

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Swedish

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Pronunciation

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Adjective

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hembränt

  1. indefinite neuter singular of hembränd

Usage notes

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The neuter hembränt is often used as an indeclinable noun (see below), e.g.

  • 2003, “Alkohol i hemmet gör att unga dricker mer”, in Svenska Dagbladet:
    Det är en myt att man lär sina barn att dricka med måtta och undvika hembränt om man bjuder dem eller köper ut.
    It’s a myth that you teach your children to drink in moderation and avoid moonshine if you treat them to alcohol or buy it for them.

See also

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Noun

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hembränt n

  1. moonshine (illegally produced high-proof alcohol)
    Synonyms: HB, hemkört