Milch trinken
/mɪlç ˈtʁɪŋkən/word by word
To drink milk in German is Milch trinken.
This phrase is used to describe the action of consuming milk as a beverage.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the noun Milch, which is a feminine noun meaning milk and the verb trinken, meaning to drink. In this context, Milch is used without a definite article, which is standard for uncountable substances.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Milch trinken is the infinitive and is commonly used after modal verbs such as wollen (to want) or können (to be able to).
How do you pronounce it?
/mɪlç ˈtʁɪŋkən/
Did you know?
- German speakers distinguish between trinken for humans and saufen for animals, though the latter is used as a slang term for binge drinking alcohol.
- The word Milch is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂melǵ-, which specifically referred to the act of milking.
- The German verb trinken can be used in more poetic or heavy-handed ways, such as in the phrase aus dem Kelch trinken. This describes drinking from a chalice and is often a metaphor for accepting a difficult fate.
Examples in context
- Ob sie Milch trinken?Do they drink milk?This sentence is useful for asking if they drink milk using Milch trinken.Tatoeba #6312398 by Esperantostern, translation #5974504 by CarpeLanam
- Laß uns Milch trinken!Let's drink milk.This sentence is useful for suggesting to drink milk using Milch trinken.Tatoeba #12590824 by Waldelfe, translation #11913403 by CK
- Ich will Milch trinken.I want to drink milk.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to drink milk using Milch trinken.Tatoeba #12387467 by mayabe, translation #256870 by CK
- Trinkst du Milch?Do you drink milk?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are in the kitchen during breakfast.
- JuliaMöchtest du auch Milch trinken?Do you want to drink milk too?
- JulianJa, ich möchte gerne Milch trinken.Yes, I would like to drink milk.
- JuliaHier ist ein Glas für dich, Julian.Here is a glass for you, Julian.
- JulianDanke, Julia.Thanks, Julia.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Milch, trinken) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Milch, trinken, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
