Wasserflasche
/ˈva.sɐflaʃə/
The German phrase for "water bottle" is Wasserflasche.
Wasserflasche refers to a container used to hold water for drinking.
What does it mean word for word?
This word is a compound of Wasser (water) and Flasche (bottle).
How does it change in a sentence?
Wasserflasche is a feminine noun, so it takes the feminine definite article die. The plural form of the word is Wasserflaschen. When used in the dative case, such as after the preposition aus, the indefinite article for this feminine noun becomes einer.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈva.sɐflaʃə/. The stress is on the 1st of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word Flasche can also be used as a slang insult to call someone a 'loser' or a 'dummy', though it is quite informal and should be used with caution.
- If a German asks for a Wasserflasche at a restaurant, they will likely be served sparkling water unless they specifically request stilles Wasser.
- In a supermarket, you will see the term Pfand on many bottles. This refers to a deposit system where you pay a small extra amount for the bottle and get it back when you return the container to a machine.
Examples in context
- Meine Wasserflasche ist leer.My water bottle is empty.This sentence shows how to describe the state of your Wasserflasche.Tatoeba #12450632 by Waldelfe, translation #9200842 by Cabo
- Der Reiter band eine Wasserflasche vom Sattel los und trank einige Schlucke.The rider untied a water bottle from his saddle and gulped down a few mouthfuls.This sentence describes an action involving a Wasserflasche.Tatoeba #4894580 by al_ex_an_der, translation #11063892 by sundown
- Tom trank aus einer Wasserflasche.Tom was drinking from a water bottle.This sentence illustrates drinking from a Wasserflasche.Tatoeba #5589561 by raggione, translation #2712767 by CK
- Kann ich bitte eine Wasserflasche haben?Can I please have a water bottle?
- Kannst du mir mal die Trinkflasche reichen?Can you pass me the water bottle?
- Schau mal, das ist mein Wasserfläschchen!Look, this is my little water bottle!
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are preparing for a hike.
- JuliaJulian, hast du meine Wasserflasche gesehen?Julian, have you seen my water bottle?
- JulianJa, sie liegt hier in deiner Tasche.Yes, it is lying here in your bag.
- JuliaDanke, ich dachte schon, ich hätte sie vergessen.Thanks, I thought I had forgotten it.
- JulianKein Problem, wir wollen ja nicht durstig werden.No problem, we don't want to get thirsty.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Wasserflasche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
