noch ein Bier
/nɔx aɪ̯n biːr/word by word
The English phrase "one more beer" is translated into German as noch ein Bier.
The phrase is used to request an additional beer.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, noch ein Bier means "still/yet one beer", but in this specific context, noch functions to mean "one more" or "an additional".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Adding bitte to the end of the phrase, as in Noch ein Bier, bitte, is the standard way to make the request polite when ordering in a bar or restaurant. For a more formal request, you can use the full sentence Könnte ich bitte noch ein Bier haben? In an informal setting, you might hear Gib mir bitte noch ein Bier.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase noch ein Bier is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of an implied verb like haben (to have) or bestellen (to order).
How do you pronounce it?
/nɔx aɪ̯n biːr/
Did you know?
- In Germany, the 'Reinheitsgebot' or Beer Purity Law of 1516 is so culturally significant that the word Bier implies a product made only from water, hops, malt and yeast.
- While the English word 'beer' focuses on the liquid, the ancient root of Bier actually refers to the 'dross' or 'sediment' found in the brewing process.
- While noch ein Bier is standard, in some regions you may hear Noch eins, where the word 'beer' is dropped entirely because the context makes it obvious.
Examples in context
- Kann ich bitte noch ein Bier haben?Could I get one more beer, please?This sentence shows how to use the phrase noch ein Bier within a polite question.Tatoeba #618690 by Dejo, translation #34842 by CK
- Noch ein Bier, bitte.One more beer, please.
- Könnte ich bitte noch ein Bier haben?Could I please have one more beer?
- Gib mir bitte noch ein Bier.Give me another beer, please.
- Noch ein Bier, bitte!One more beer, please!
- Wir bestellen noch ein Bier.We are ordering one more beer.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are sitting at a bar.
- LukasIch glaube, ich bestelle noch ein Bier.I think I'll order one more beer.
- LauraGute Idee, ich nehme auch eins.Good idea, I'll have one too.
- LukasZwei große Bitte, noch ein Bier für mich und eins für Laura.Two large please, one more beer for me and one for Laura.
- LauraDanke, Lukas!Thanks, Lukas!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (noch, ein, Bier) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bier, ein, noch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
