der Drink
drink
An alcoholic mixed drink often served in a bar; a cocktail.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Arbeit treffen wir uns in der Bar auf einen Drink.
After work, we meet at the bar for a drink.
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Meanings
der Drink
drink
A general term for a beverage, including a non-alcoholic one. Often used when offering someone something to drink.
EXAMPLE
Möchtest du einen Drink? Ich habe Wasser und Saft.
Would you like a drink? I have water and juice.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Drink, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Drinks |
| genitive | des Drinks |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Drink | die Drinks |
| accusative | den Drink | die Drinks |
| dative | dem Drink | den Drinks |
| genitive | des Drinks | der Drinks |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Origin of the word
'Der Drink' is a loanword from English. In German, it is mainly used in informal, social situations, for example when going out to a bar or at a party.
EXAMPLE
Lass uns nach der Konferenz noch auf einen Drink in die Hotelbar gehen.
Let's go to the hotel bar for a drink after the conference.
Typical collocations
In the context of bars and parties, 'Drink' is often used with verbs such as 'mixen' (to mix), 'bestellen' (to order), or 'ausgeben' (to buy/treat someone to). A common phrase is to meet 'auf einen Drink' (for a drink).
EXAMPLE
Der Barkeeper hat mir einen sehr exotischen Drink gemixt.
The bartender mixed me a very exotic drink.
Ich gebe heute Abend die erste Runde Drinks aus!
I'm buying the first round of drinks tonight!
Typical usage
The general meaning 'Getränk' (beverage/drink) is used almost exclusively in situations where you offer someone something to drink, often as a question.
EXAMPLE
Du siehst durstig aus, möchtest du einen Drink?
You look thirsty; would you like a drink?
Compare with
Drink vs Getränk
drink
Getränk is the neutral, general term for any liquid intended for drinking. Drink sounds more colloquial and often refers specifically to an alcoholic mixed drink served in a bar, but it can also be used more generally. Getränk is usually the better choice for water or tea, while Drink is more suitable for a cocktail.
Drink
An der Bar bestellt Nina einen gemischten Drink mit Rum.
At the bar, Nina orders a mixed drink with rum.
Getränk
An der Bar bestellt Nina ein alkoholfreies Getränk.
At the bar, Nina orders a non-alcoholic drink.
In real life
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