German word

Getränk

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈtʁɛŋk/

Meaning

  • neuter noundrink

Example

Hast du ein Getränk?

Do you have a drink?

Illustration for Getränk (drink)

More examples

Ich möchte ein Getränk bestellen.

I would like to order a drink.

Core concept

A glass, cup, or other serving of liquid ready to be consumed by drinking.

Common phrases

  • ein Getränk bestellen

    order a drink

  • ein Glas Getränk

    a glass of drink

  • alkoholisches Getränk

    alcoholic drink

Similar words

Wasser: Water from natural sources or the tap that is safe to drink.
Kaffee: A warm drink brewed from roasted coffee beans.
Tee: A warm drink prepared by infusing tea leaves or herbs.
Saft: A drink produced by squeezing juice from fruit.

Definition in German

Ein Wort für alle trinkbaren Flüssigkeiten wie Wasser, Saft oder Kaffee.

Word origin

Getränk comes from Middle High German getranc, a noun formed from the verb trinken, 'to drink'.

Usage tips

  • Getränk is neuter, with the plural Getränke, and its initial capital letter marks it as a noun.

Opposites

Related words

  • Getränkekartedrinks menunoun
  • Getränkeautomatdrink vending machinenoun

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