Cola
/ˈkoːla/feminine, neuter
In German, 'coke' is expressed as Cola. Wiktionary also lists Coca-Cola.
Meaning: Coca-Cola (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cola | /ˈkoːla/ | feminine, neuter |
| Coca-Cola | feminine, neuter |
The word refers to the soft drink Coca-Cola. When ordering a mixed drink like 'rum and Coke', Germans say Cola mit Rum.
Which one should you use?
While Cola is the standard term, you may also see the full brand name Coca-Cola used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cola can be treated as a neuter noun in some regions or contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is typically feminine, appearing as die Cola, though it can also be used as a neuter noun, das Cola.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkoːla/
Did you know?
- When ordering a Cola in a German café, it is common to be asked if you want it mit Eis (with ice), as ice is not always added by default.
- The feminine gender die Cola is dominant in most of Germany, but in Austria and parts of Switzerland, the neuter das Cola is the standard.
- The word Cola is an abbreviation of the brand name, but it is also a shortened form of the botanical term 'Kola', referring to the kola nut.
Examples in context
- Bring mir 'ne Cola!Bring me a Coke.This sentence is useful for requesting a Cola.Tatoeba #13347471 by Vortarulo, translation #8873540 by fedmartinez23
- Trinkt ihr Cola mit Rum?Do you drink rum and Coke?This sentence shows how to ask if someone drinks Cola with rum.Tatoeba #3321507 by al_ex_an_der, translation #5378124 by Zurich899
- Tom bestellte Cola mit Rum.Tom ordered a rum and Coke.This sentence is useful for ordering a rum and Coke.Tatoeba #5826558 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4747327 by Hybrid
- Entschuldigen Sie, eine Cola bitte.Excuse me, one Coke please.
- Hast du 'ne Coke?Do you have a Coke?
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are at a restaurant.
- MaximilianMöchtest du ein Wasser oder eine Cola?Would you like a water or a coke?
- JuliaIch nehme eine Cola, bitte.I'll take a coke, please.
- MaximilianSoll ich sie mit Eis bestellen?Should I order it with ice?
- JuliaJa, das wäre super, Maximilian.Yes, that would be great, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coke” translations and entries Cola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
