Sprudelwasser
[ˈʃpruːdəlˌvasər]
Sparkling water in German is Sprudelwasser.
Sprudelwasser refers to water that contains carbon dioxide bubbles. You can also use the term Mineralwasser mit Kohlensäure to refer to sparkling water.
Which one should you use?
The direct opposite of Sprudelwasser is stilles Wasser (still water). In casual conversation, people often shorten Sprudelwasser to just Sprudel to mean sparkling water or bubbles.
How does it change in a sentence?
Sprudelwasser is a compound noun and is neuter in gender.
Did you know?
- German has a specific term Medium for water that is halfway between stilles Wasser and Sprudelwasser, which is often listed as a third distinct category on menus.
- Beyond water, the verb sprudeln is used to describe a person who is bursting with energy or enthusiasm, much like bubbles in a glass of Sprudelwasser.
- Because of the Pfand system, the plastic bottles containing Sprudelwasser are not treated as trash but as valuable items that are returned for a deposit.
Examples in context
- Ich trinke lieber Sprudelwasser als stilles Wasser.I prefer drinking sparkling water to still water.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for Sprudelwasser over still water.Tatoeba #8491093 by Luiaard, translation #8491102 by Luiaard
- Ein Glas Sprudel, bitte.One glass of sparkling water, please
- Könnten Sie mir bitte kohlensäurehaltiges Wasser bringen?Could you please bring me carbonated water?
- Kannst du mir bitte Wasser mit Kohlensäure bringen?Can you bring me water with carbonation?
- Hey, könntest du mir bitte eine Flasche Sprudelwasser mitbringen?Hey, could you bring me a bottle of sparkling water, please?
- Möchtest du ein Sprudelwasser?Would you like a sparkling water?
- Das Sprudelwasser ist sehr kalt.The sparkling water is very cold.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are at a restaurant.
- LauraWas möchtest du trinken, Maximilian?What would you like to drink, Maximilian?
- MaximilianIch hätte gerne ein Sprudelwasser.I would like a sparkling water.
- LauraSoll ich für uns zwei bestellen?Should I order for the two of us?
- MaximilianJa, das wäre super, Laura.Yes, that would be great, Laura.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Sprudelwasser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
