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A liquid prepared for drinking. This includes water, juices, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and hot liquids such as coffee or tea.
Möchten Sie zum Essen ein Getränk bestellen?
Would you like to order a drink with your meal?
The word 'Getränk' (drink/beverage) is derived from the verb 'trinken' (to drink). The prefix 'Ge-' forms a noun here, as it often does in German, that describes the result or object of an action.
Nach dem langen Spaziergang hatten wir Durst auf ein kaltes Getränk.
After the long walk, we were thirsty for a cold drink.
'Getränk' (drink/beverage) is often combined with adjectives that describe the temperature or type. Common combinations are 'heiße Getränke' (hot drinks), 'kalte Getränke' (cold drinks), 'alkoholische Getränke' (alcoholic drinks), and 'alkoholfreie Getränke' (non-alcoholic drinks).
Auf der Karte stehen verschiedene alkoholische und alkoholfreie Getränke.
The menu has various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
In everyday life, 'Getränk' (drink/beverage) is frequently used with verbs such as 'bestellen' (to order), 'servieren' (to serve), 'anbieten' (to offer), or 'holen' (to get).
Der Kellner fragte, ob er uns schon Getränke bringen dürfe.
The waiter asked whether he could bring us drinks already.
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.
An der Bar bestellt Nina ein alkoholfreies Getränk.
At the bar, Nina orders a non-alcoholic drink.
An der Bar bestellt Nina einen gemischten Drink mit Rum.
At the bar, Nina orders a mixed drink with rum.
