das Trinken
drinking
Taking in liquid through the mouth; also the activity of drinking something.
EXAMPLE
Das Trinken von ausreichend Wasser ist besonders an heißen Tagen wichtig.
Drinking enough water is especially important on hot days.
das Trinken
drinking / drink
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Meanings
das Trinken
drinking alcohol
The consumption of alcoholic drinks, especially regularly or excessively.
EXAMPLE
Vor einem Jahr hat er mit dem Trinken aufgehört.
He stopped drinking alcohol a year ago.
das Trinken
drink
Something to drink; beverages, usually in the expression 'Essen und Trinken' (food and drink).
EXAMPLE
Auf der Feier gab es reichlich Essen und Trinken.
There was plenty of food and drink at the party.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Trinken, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Trinkens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Trinken | – |
| accusative | das Trinken | – |
| dative | dem Trinken | – |
| genitive | des Trinkens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized verb
'Das Trinken' (drinking) is a nominalized infinitive and refers to an activity as a process. It can therefore function as a noun in larger phrases, for example with a complement specifying what is being drunk.
EXAMPLE
Das Trinken von Kräutertee gehört für sie zum Abendritual.
Drinking herbal tea is part of her evening routine.
Complement with 'von'
When specifying what is being drunk, 'das Trinken' (drinking) is often followed by 'von' with the dative. This complement comes directly after the nominalized activity.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Zahnbehandlung sollte man auf das Trinken von heißem Kaffee verzichten.
After dental treatment, you should avoid drinking hot coffee.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'ausreichendes Trinken' (drinking enough), 'regelmäßiges Trinken' (drinking regularly), and 'bewusstes Trinken' (mindful drinking). Such combinations are especially common in texts about health and nutrition.
EXAMPLE
Regelmäßiges Trinken hilft vielen Menschen, sich im Alltag besser zu konzentrieren.
Drinking regularly helps many people concentrate better in everyday life.
In real life
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