English–German

“drink” in German

German

AlsoGetränk

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁɪŋkən/

Example

Wir trinken zusammen Tee.

We drink tea together.

Illustration for trinken (drink)

How to say “drink” in German

“Drink” in German is trinken.

Liquid passes from a container through the mouth, while the same action can also refer to consuming alcohol in a social setting.

Full entry for trinken: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with trinken

Vor dem Training trinke ich genug Wasser.

Before training, I drink enough water.

Tips for using trinken

  • In "Wir trinken auf dein Wohl," auf plus accusative names the person or cause being toasted, not the beverage consumed.

Other German words for “drink”

Hast du ein Getränk?

Do you have a drink?

“drink” in other languages