Getränke
The German word for 'drinks' is Getränke.
Getränke refers to liquids that are prepared for people to drink. The standard term for a single drink is Getränk, while Trinkauswahl can be used to refer to a 'drink selection'. If you are specifically referring to refreshing drinks like lemonade or iced tea, you may use Erfrischungen.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is das Getränk. The word Getränke is the plural form.
When do people say it?
When drinking with others, you might say Prost! to mean 'Cheers!' To be polite, you can use Bitte for 'please' and Danke for 'thank you'. To specify that a drink is non-alcoholic, you can use the term alkoholfrei or the phrase ohne Alkohol (without alcohol).
Did you know?
- In Germany, it is considered impolite to say Prost! without making eye contact with every person you are clinking glasses with.
- The German language has a specific word, Kaffeekränzchen, which describes a social gathering focused on drinking coffee and eating cake.
- The word Getränk shares a root with the English word 'drench', as both come from an ancient Germanic source meaning to drink or soak.
Examples in context
- Danke für die Getränke!Thank you for the drinks.This sentence is useful for expressing gratitude for the drinks provided.Tatoeba #4145056 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2645020 by CK
- Er gab ihr Getränke aus.He bought her drinks.Tatoeba #2682493 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2682013 by Hybrid
- Er gab mir Getränke aus.He bought me drinks.Tatoeba #2682496 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2682011 by Hybrid
- Ich biete Ihnen eine Auswahl an erfrischenden Getränken.I offer you a selection of refreshing drinks.
- Welche Getränke möchten Sie bestellen?Which drinks would you like to order?
- Lasst uns heute Abend Drinks in der Bar genießen!Let's enjoy drinks at the bar tonight!
- Hast du Bock auf ein Getränkchen?Do you feel like having a little drink?
- ein Glas WasserA glass of water
- ein Bier bitteA beer, please
- 66 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- MaximilianWelche Getränke gibt es hier?What drinks are available here?
- HannahEs gibt Kaffee, Tee und Säfte.There are coffees, teas, and juices.
- MaximilianIch glaube, die Getränke sind hier teuer.I think the drinks are expensive here.
- HannahDas stimmt, aber sie schmecken gut.That's true, but they taste good.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
