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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.
der Drink
drink
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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.
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?
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Drink vs Getränk
drink
'das Getränk' and 'der Drink' can both mean something that you drink. 'Getränk' is the neutral and general word for water, juice, coffee, tea, or alcohol. 'Drink' sounds more casual and is often used for a cocktail or an alcoholic mixed drink in a bar. You can also use 'Drink' more generally when offering someone something to drink, but 'Getränk' fits more situations and sounds more neutral. Confusion is possible because both words occur in everyday situations involving drinking. If you want to speak safely and generally, usually choose 'Getränk'. In a bar or when talking about cocktails, 'Drink' sounds more natural.
Drink
An der Bar bestellt sie einen Drink mit Limette.
At the bar, she orders a drink with lime.
Getränk
Für die Kinder gibt es kalte Getränke ohne Zucker.
There are cold sugar-free drinks for the children.
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