Biere
The English phrase "beers" is translated into German as Biere.
Biere is used to refer to multiple individual servings of beer or to different varieties of the drink.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is Bier, and the plural form is Biere.
Did you know?
- While Biere is the standard plural, the German language uses the diminutive Bierchen to turn a simple drink into a social activity associated with 'Gemütlichkeit' or coziness.
- In many German regions, you would never order several Biere by name, but instead use the word Maß to specify the standard one-litre glass size. Even if you want multiple drinks, you might ask for zwei Maß rather than zwei Biere.
- The German word Bier is a cognate of the English word 'beer', both descending from the Proto-Germanic word beurą.
Examples in context
- Ich hatte nur ein paar Biere.I only had a couple of beers.This sentence is useful for expressing that you only had a couple of Biere.Tatoeba #10502230 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3305858 by Hybrid
- Ich trinke nur noch zwei Biere.I'll just have two more beers.This sentence is useful for stating that you will only have two more Biere.Tatoeba #12586895 by Waldelfe, translation #7976359 by CK
- Ich habe schon drei Biere getrunken.I've already drunk three beers.This sentence is useful for saying that you have already drunk three Biere.Tatoeba #8810664 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8810317 by CK
- Könnten Sie mir bitte Biere bringen?Could you please bring me beers?
- Bring mir mal bitte Bier.Bring me some beer, please.
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Example conversation
At a local bar, Julian and Julia are looking at the drink menu.
- JulianWelche Biere habt ihr hier?Which beers do you have here?
- JuliaWir haben Pils und Weizen.We have pilsner and wheat beer.
- JulianDann nehmen wir zwei Biere.Then we will take two beers.
- JuliaGute Wahl, Julian!Good choice, Julian!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
