Limonade
/ˌlɪmoˈnaːdə/feminine
The English phrase lemonade can be translated into German as Limonade. If unsure, use Limonade. Wiktionary also lists Zitrone.
Meaning: still beverage (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Limonade | /ˌlɪmoˈnaːdə/ | feminine |
| Zitrone | /t͡siˈtʁoːnə/ | feminine |
Limonade is used to refer to a soft drink or a carbonated beverage. While English speakers often use lemonade to mean a specific lemon-flavored drink, in German, it is a general term that can include various-flavored sodas such as cola or orange soda.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the beverage and the fruit: Limonade refers to the prepared soft drink, whereas Zitrone refers specifically to the lemon fruit itself.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In casual settings, you may use the shortened and informal form Limo or the term Zitronenlimo to refer to lemonade or soda. The term Zitronenbrause may also be used to describe the drink.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Limonade is a feminine noun. Its plural form is Limonaden.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌlɪmoˈnaːdə/
Did you know?
- The German word Brause (often seen in Zitronenbrause) literally translates to 'effervescence' or 'fizz', emphasizing the bubbles rather than the fruit.
- The word Limonade entered the German language via a loan from the French word limonade.
- While Limonade covers many sodas, if a German speaker wants a still water with lemon, they would rarely use Limonade because the word strongly implies a sweetened soft drink.
Examples in context
- Die Limonade ist kalt.The lemonade is cold.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the Limonade.Tatoeba #2398532 by Zaghawa, translation #462762 by lukaszpp
- Die Limonade schmeckt zu süß.This lemonade tastes too sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the sweetness of the Limonade.Tatoeba #1609230 by Esperantostern, translation #1609253 by marcelostockle
- Die Limonade kostet fünfzig Cent.The lemonade costs 50 cents.This sentence is useful for stating the cost of the Limonade.Tatoeba #12885949 by mhr, translation #12885112 by Josephlingo
- Ich hätte gerne eine Limonade, bitte.I would like a lemonade, please.
- Lass uns eine Limo trinken!Let's drink some lemonade!
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are at a cafe.
- LauraMöchtest du eine Limonade bestellen?Would you like to order a lemonade?
- FelixJa, eine Limonade mit Eis bitte.Yes, a lemonade with ice, please.
- LauraIch nehme auch eine Limonade.I will have a lemonade too.
- FelixDas ist eine gute Wahl, Laura.That is a good choice, Laura.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemonade” translations and entries Limonade, Zitrone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Limonade, Zitrone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
