Milchshake
/ˈmɪlçʃeːk/masculine
The English word milkshake is translated into German as Milchshake. Wiktionary also lists Milchmixgetränk and Milchmischgetränk.
Meaning: milk and ice cream beverage (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Milchshake | /ˈmɪlçʃeːk/ | masculine |
| Milchmixgetränk | [ˈmɪlçmɪksɡəˌtʁɛŋk] (narrow) | neuter |
| Milchmischgetränk | neuter | |
| Milchmix | masculine |
All forms refer to a beverage made of milk and ice cream.
Which one should you use?
Milchmixgetränk and Milchmischgetränk are neuter nouns, while Milchmix and Milchshake are masculine nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
Milchshake is a masculine noun, which means it uses the article der in the nominative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɪlçʃeːk/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly use the English spelling milkshake in German. Instead, use the Germanized spelling Milchshake.
Did you know?
- If you order a Milchmix in a traditional German cafe, you might receive a simple mixture of milk and fruit juice instead of an ice cream treat.
- While Milchshake is common, some older Germans might call a similar drink a Malzmilch if it is made with malt powder instead of ice cream.
- While 'Milchshake' is common, the word Milchmischgetränk sounds much more clinical or industrial, often appearing on nutritional labels rather than menus.
Examples in context
- Bitte mach mir einen Milchshake.Please make a milkshake for me.This sentence is useful for requesting a Milchshake.Tatoeba #742513 by Zaghawa, translation #321433 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, kann ich bitte einen Milchshake haben?Excuse me, may I please have a milkshake?
- Ist dir ein Schoko-Banane-Drink recht?Is a chocolate-banana drink okay for you?
- Der Milchshake schmeckt sehr süß.The milkshake tastes very sweet.
- Ich bestelle einen Schokoladen-Milchshake.I am ordering a chocolate milkshake.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Maximilian are at a cafe.
- JuliaMöchtest du auch einen Milchshake?Do you want a milkshake too?
- MaximilianJa, gerne, aber bitte ohne Sahne.Yes, gladly, but please without whipped cream.
- JuliaIch nehme meinen Milchshake mit Erdbeeren.I'll take my milkshake with strawberries.
- MaximilianDas klingt gut, Julia.That sounds good, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “milkshake” translations and entries Milchshake, Milchmixgetränk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
