ginger ale
ginger ale is the Italian term for ginger ale.
The English name is used directly in Italian without translation to refer to this carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, the definite article il is typically used before ginger ale when the drink is used as a subject or an object or when referring to it in a general sense.
Did you know?
- While ginger ale is the term for the drink, the ginger root itself is called zenzero, which is thought to be a corruption of the Sanskrit word 'shringavera'.
- In Italy, zenzero is often used as a natural remedy for nausea, making the ingredients of ginger ale more associated with pharmacy and wellness than with typical soft drinks.
- If you ask for 'una bibita allo zenzero' in a bar, you might receive a non-carbonated ginger syrup or a herbal infusion rather than the specific soda known as 'ginger ale'.
Examples in context
- Ti piace il ginger ale?Do you like ginger ale?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes ginger ale.Tatoeba #10536254 by Guybrush88, translation #10164897 by ddnktr
- A Sami piace il pane al ginger ale.Sami likes ginger ale bread.This sentence is useful for describing bread made with ginger ale.Tatoeba #12786783 by Guybrush88, translation #7160987 by OsoHombre
- Vorrei una bibita gassata allo zenzero, per favoreI would like a carbonated ginger drink, please
- Vuoi un bicchiere di ginger ale con il ghiaccio?Do you want a glass of ginger ale with ice?
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are at a restaurant.
- SofiaPrendo un ginger ale, grazie.I'll have a ginger ale, thank you.
- MatteoAnche per me un ginger ale, per favore.A ginger ale for me too, please.
- SofiaTi piace questa bevanda?Do you like this drink?
- MatteoSì, è molto rinfrescante.Yes, it is very refreshing.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
