Schokomilch
feminine
The German phrase for chocolate milk is Schokomilch. Wiktionary also lists Schokoladenmilch.
Meaning: milk drink flavored with chocolate (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schokomilch | feminine | |
| Schokoladenmilch | /ʃokoˈlaːdn̩ˌmɪlç/ | feminine |
The term refers to a milk drink flavored with chocolate. In informal contexts, you may also hear the word Kakao used to refer to chocolate milk.
What does it mean word for word?
The form Schokoladenmilch is a compound word consisting of Schokolade (chocolate) and Milch (milk).
Which one should you use?
Schokoladenmilch is the standard full form, while Schokomilch is a shortened, more colloquial version.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of southern Germany, particularly Bavaria, the term Kaba is commonly used to refer to chocolate milk.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Schokoladenmilch and Schokomilch are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- The brand name Kaba has become so dominant in some regions that people use it as a generic term for any chocolate milk, regardless of the actual brand.
- The 'n' in Schokoladenmilch is a connecting element known as a 'Fugenlaut'. It serves no semantic purpose and exists only to make the compound word easier to pronounce.
- While Schokoladenmilch is the standard term, ordering Kakao in a German café often results in a hot cocoa drink rather than a cold chocolate milk.
Examples in context
- Trinken Sie gerne Schokomilch?Do you like chocolate milk?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes drinking Schokomilch.Tatoeba #2023356 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1989679 by Spamster
- Weißt du, wie man Schokomilch macht?Do you know how to make chocolate milk?This sentence is useful for asking how to make Schokomilch.Tatoeba #12895672 by Yorwba, translation #12884248 by Josephlingo
- Tom trank mit einem Strohhalm Schokoladenmilch.Tom was drinking chocolate milk with a straw.This sentence is useful for describing someone drinking Schokoladenmilch with a straw.Tatoeba #2755771 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2640337 by CK
- Darf ich Schokoladenmilch bestellen?May I order chocolate milk?
- Ich liebe SchokomilchI love chocolate milk
- Hast du Lust auf eine Schokomilch?Are you in the mood for a chocolate milk?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting in a cafe.
- FelixMöchtest du eine Schokomilch?Would you like a chocolate milk?
- HannahJa, gerne, Felix.Yes, please, Felix.
- FelixSoll ich sie kalt oder warm bestellen?Should I order it cold or warm?
- HannahWarm wäre toll, danke.Warm would be great, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chocolate milk” translations and entries Schokoladenmilch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schokoladenmilch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
