Mineralwasser
/mɪnəˈʁaːlˌvasɐ/neuter
The English phrase mineral water is Mineralwasser in German. Wiktionary also lists Wasser.
Meaning: water containing dissolved minerals (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mineralwasser | /mɪnəˈʁaːlˌvasɐ/ | neuter |
| Wasser | /ˈvasər/ | neuter |
Mineralwasser refers to water containing dissolved minerals. In a restaurant, if you want sparkling mineral water, you can ask for Mineralwasser mit Kohlensäure.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Mineralwasser is a compound noun consisting of Mineral (mineral) and Wasser (water).
Which one should you use?
While Mineralwasser can be still or sparkling, Germans often use the word Sprudel or Sprudelwasser specifically to refer to carbonated water. If you want mineral water without gas, you should specify stilles Mineralwasser.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Hesse region, Selters is a common term for mineral water.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a neuter noun, the indefinite article used with Mineralwasser is ein (ein Mineralwasser).
How do you pronounce it?
/mɪnəˈʁaːlˌvasɐ/
Did you know?
- While Wasser is used for any water, Germans often use the term Leitungswasser to specify tap water. In many restaurants, asking for this is uncommon as it is expected that guests will buy Mineralwasser.
- The word Kohlensäure in the phrase Mineralwasser mit Kohlensäure literally translates to 'coal acid', which is the technical term for carbon dioxide.
- In Germany, the default order of Mineralwasser in a restaurant is almost always sparkling. If you want still water, you must explicitly ask for stilles Wasser to avoid getting carbonated water.
Examples in context
- Ich werde Mineralwasser trinken.I will have mineral water.Tatoeba #3320627 by al_ex_an_der, translation #6295586 by carlosalberto
- Ich habe immer Mineralwasser dabei.I always carry mineral water with me.Tatoeba #11211660 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11211630 by CK
- Tom bestellte sich ein Mineralwasser.Tom ordered mineral water.Tatoeba #3168526 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3165778 by Hybrid
- Könnte ich bitte ein Mineralwasser haben?Could I have a mineral water, please?
- Haben Sie Wasser ohne Kohlensäure?Do you have water without carbonation?
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Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are at a cafe.
- JulianMöchtest du ein Mineralwasser bestellen?Would you like to order a mineral water?
- SarahJa, gerne, ein Mineralwasser bitte.Yes, please, a mineral water.
- JulianSoll ich auch ein Mineralwasser nehmen?Should I take a mineral water too?
- SarahJa, das wäre gut, Julian.Yes, that would be good, Julian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mineral water” translations and entries Mineralwasser, Wasser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
