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der Absacker (-)
   nightcap, last drink, one for the road, digestif

Für die informellen Gespräche unter Kollegen oder den Absacker nach einem guten Essen können sich unsere Gäste hierhin zurückziehen.
Our guests can withdraw here for casual conversations among colleagues or a nightcap after a good dinner.
Die Leute trinken ihren Absacker lieber gemütlich zu Hause, wo sie dazu auch rauchen können.
People would rather drink their nightcap at home in comfort, where they can also enjoy smoking along with it.

Related:
absacken (v.i.) to sink, subside; drop, fall; go to pot
der Scheidebecher nightcap, last drink
das Fluchtachterl (Austria) nightcap, last drink
das Herrgöttli (Switz.) nightcap, last drink
der Schnaps hard liquor

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