pălincă
double-distilled fruit brandy
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pə.ˈlin.kə/
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Cultural Note
Pălincă is the double-distilled version of țuică, reaching 50-70% alcohol content. It is especially associated with Transylvania and Maramureș, where homemade pălincă is a source of regional pride. The EU has granted Romania a protected designation for its traditional pălincă production.
📝 Example Sentences
Pălinca din Maramureș este renumită.
Pălincă from Maramureș is famous.
Această pălincă are șaizeci de grade.
This pălincă is sixty proof.
Bunicul distilează pălincă din prune și pere.
Grandfather distills pălincă from plums and pears.