Wine & Spirits

1. אפשר לראות את רשימת היינות?

   Efshar lir'ot et reshimat hayeinot?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Requesting the wine list at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "efshar" + infinitive = polite request

2. אתה יכול להמליץ על יין / משקה מקומי?

   Ata yakhol lehamlits al yayin / mashke mekomi?

   Can you recommend a local wine / spirit?

   Usage

   Asking staff to recommend local wine or spirits

   Grammar Note

   "ata" = you (m.); use "at" for female staff

3. אני רוצה יין אדום / לבן / רוזה / מבעבע.

   Ani rotse yayin adom / lavan / roze / meva'bea.

   I'd like red / white / rosé / sparkling wine.

   Usage

   Ordering wine by type (male speaker)

   Grammar Note

   "rotse" (m.) / "rotsa" (f.) — context distinguishes them

4. אני רוצה כוס / בקבוק, בבקשה.

   Ani rotse kos / bakbuk, bevakasha.

   I'd like a glass / bottle please.

   Usage

   Ordering by glass or bottle

   Grammar Note

   "bevakasha" = please (universal polite marker)

5. איזה יין מתאים למנה הזאת?

   Eize yayin mat'im lamana hazot?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Asking about food and wine pairing

   Grammar Note

   "mat'im" = suitable/matching

6. כמה אחוזי אלכוהול יש ביין הזה?

   Kama akhuzey alkohol yesh bayayin haze?

   What is the alcohol content?

   Usage

   Checking the alcohol percentage of wine

   Grammar Note

   "akhuz" = percent; construct form "akhuzey"

7. היין הזה יבש / פירותי / חלק.

   Hayayin haze yavesh / piroti / khalak.

   This wine is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Describing wine tasting notes

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives agree in gender/number; these are masculine singular

8. אני רוצה לעשות טעימת יינות.

   Ani rotse la'asot te'imat yeinot.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   Requesting a wine tasting at a winery or bar

   Grammar Note

   "te'ima" = tasting; construct form: "te'imat"

9. לא מתוק מדי, בבקשה.

   Lo matok miday, bevakasha.

   Not too sweet, please.

   Usage

   Expressing preference for dry or off-dry wine

   Grammar Note

   "lo" + adjective = negation; "miday" = too much

10. מה יין הבית?

    Ma yayin habayit?

    What's the house wine?

    Usage

    Asking about the house wine

    Grammar Note

    "yayin habayit" = literally "wine of the house"

11. מאיזה אזור הוא היין הזה?

    Me'eize ezor hu hayayin haze?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Asking about the wine's region of origin

    Grammar Note

    "me-" = from; "me'eize" = "from which"

12. לחיים!

    Lekhayim!

    Cheers! / Let's toast!

    Usage

    Traditional Hebrew toast — literally "to life!"

    Grammar Note

    "le-" = to, "khayim" = life

13. האם היין קר?

    Ha'im hayayin kar?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    Checking if wine is properly chilled

    Grammar Note

    "ha'im" is a formal question marker

14. יש לכם אפשרויות ללא אלכוהול?

    Yesh lakhem efsharuyot lelo alkohol?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    Asking for non-alcoholic drink alternatives

    Grammar Note

    "lelo" = without (preposition)

15. אפשר לבקר במרתף היין?

    Efshar levaker bemartef hayayin?

    Can I visit the wine cellar?

    Usage

    Requesting a cellar tour at a winery or restaurant

    Grammar Note

    "efshar" + infinitive = "is it possible to…"

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