noun
Common
barack
BO-ruhtsk
Barack (noun) means a Hungarian brandy distilled from apricots. Example: “They toasted the wedding with a round of barack.”
noun
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A Hungarian brandy distilled from apricots.
"They toasted the wedding with a round of barack."
"My grandfather poured a small glass of barack after the big family dinner."
"The Hungarian restaurant finished the meal by offering each guest a little barack."
How to use barack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Hungarian apricot brandy — unrelated in origin to the given name Barack, though the two are often confused in English.
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Etymology
From Hungarian barack ("apricot, peach"), shortened from barackpálinka, a compound with pálinka ("brandy").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “barack” mean?
The word “barack” means a Hungarian brandy distilled from apricots. In plain terms, a Hungarian apricot brandy — unrelated in origin to the given name Barack, though the two are often confused in English.
How do you pronounce “barack”?
“Barack” is pronounced BO-ruhtsk (/ˈbɒɹətsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “barack” in a sentence?
Here is “barack” used in a sentence: “They toasted the wedding with a round of barack.”
What part of speech is “barack”?
“Barack” is a noun.
Is “barack” a common word?
“Barack” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is barack made from?
Barack is a Hungarian brandy distilled from apricots. It is a type of fruit spirit, taking its character from the apricots used to make it.
Which country is barack associated with?
Barack is a traditional Hungarian brandy, belonging to Hungary's family of fruit-based spirits.
Is "barack" the drink related to the personal name Barack?
No. As a common noun, "barack" refers to a Hungarian apricot brandy and is unrelated in meaning to the personal name Barack, despite the identical spelling. The two are simply homographs, words spelt the same but different in meaning.
What is the difference between barack and ordinary brandy?
Ordinary brandy is usually distilled from grapes or wine, whereas barack is a Hungarian brandy made specifically from apricots. This gives barack a distinct fruit character compared with grape-based brandies.
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