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refreshment
The state of feeling fresh and revived again after heat, exertion, or tiredness, or the action that brings this about.
Nach der langen Wanderung war das Bad im kühlen See eine willkommene Erfrischung.
After the long hike, swimming in the cool lake was a welcome refreshment.
The noun 'Erfrischung' (refreshment) is derived from the verb 'erfrischen' (to refresh). It contains the adjective 'frisch' (fresh). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes both the action and its result.
Eine Dusche nach dem Sport erfrischt mich immer.
A shower after exercise always refreshes me.
When drinks or small snacks are being discussed, 'Erfrischung' (refreshment) is very often used in the plural. The singular tends to refer more to the feeling of freshness.
In der Pause gab es Kaffee und Erfrischungen.
During the break, there was coffee and refreshments.
When 'Erfrischung' (refreshment) describes the feeling, it is often combined with verbs such as 'suchen' (to look for), 'finden' (to find), or 'bieten' (to offer/provide). Adjectives such as 'willkommen' (welcome), 'kühlend' (cooling), or 'angenehm' (pleasant) are also typical.
An heißen Tagen suchen viele Menschen eine Erfrischung im Schwimmbad.
On hot days, many people look for refreshment at the swimming pool.
When 'Erfrischungen' (refreshments) means drinks or snacks, it is often used with verbs such as 'anbieten' (to offer), 'reichen' (to serve/hand around), 'servieren' (to serve), or 'zu sich nehmen' (to have/consume).
Der Gastgeber bat die Gäste, sich Erfrischungen zu nehmen.
The host invited the guests to help themselves to refreshments.
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'das Getränk' and 'die Erfrischung' can both refer to something you drink. 'Getränk' is the general word for any drinkable liquid, whether hot, cold, sweet, or alcoholic. 'Erfrischung' sounds more like something that does you good, especially in heat, when tired, or after exertion. It often means a cool drink or sometimes a small snack. The words can be confused when 'Erfrischungen' are offered at a party. In that case, drinks are usually meant, but the word emphasizes the pleasant effect, not just the liquid.
Nach der langen Wanderung war eine kalte Limonade eine echte Erfrischung.
After the long hike, a cold lemonade was a real refreshment.
Zu jedem Menü gehört ein Getränk, zum Beispiel Wasser oder Saft.
Every menu includes a drink, such as water or juice.