der Schluck
sip
A small amount of liquid that you take into your mouth and drink at one time.
EXAMPLE
Möchtest du einen Schluck Wasser?
Would you like a sip of water?
der Schluck
sip / swallow
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Meanings
der Schluck
swallow
The act of swallowing itself.
EXAMPLE
Er nahm die Tablette mit einem kräftigen Schluck.
He took the tablet with a strong swallow.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Schluck' (sip/swallow) is derived directly from the verb 'schlucken' (to swallow). The act of drinking or eating in small amounts is thus connected linguistically.
EXAMPLE
Er konnte vor Trockenheit kaum schlucken.
His throat was so dry that he could hardly swallow.
Typical collocations
In the meaning “small amount of liquid,” 'Schluck' (sip) is often combined with the verb 'nehmen' (to take). You can also say how someone drinks, for example 'in kleinen Schlucken' (in small sips).
EXAMPLE
Darf ich bitte einen Schluck von deinem Saft nehmen?
May I please take a sip of your juice?
Usage pattern
When the act of swallowing is meant, 'Schluck' (swallow) often appears with the preposition 'mit' (with). This construction describes how something is swallowed down.
EXAMPLE
Sie nahm die Pille mit einem großen Schluck Tee.
She took the pill with a large swallow of tea.
Compare with
Schluck vs Zug
train / move / draft
When referring to drinking, der Zug emphasizes sucking or drawing from a bottle. Der Schluck, by contrast, refers to the small amount of liquid drunk at one time. Zug is therefore suitable for a longer draw, while Schluck focuses more on the amount.
Schluck
Nach dem Lauf nahm Mia einen kleinen Schluck aus der Wasserflasche.
After the run, Mia took a small sip from the water bottle.
Zug
Nach dem Lauf nahm Mia einen langen Zug aus der Wasserflasche.
After the run, Mia took a long draw from the water bottle.
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