das Schlückchen
sip
A small amount of a drink that you drink in one swallow. The word is often used affectionately or in a friendly way.
EXAMPLE
Möchtest du noch ein Schlückchen Kaffee?
Would you like another sip of coffee?
das Schlückchen
sip
das Schlückchen, die Schlückchen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schlückchen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schlückchen |
| genitive | des Schlückchens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schlückchen | die Schlückchen |
| accusative | das Schlückchen | die Schlückchen |
| dative | dem Schlückchen | den Schlückchen |
| genitive | des Schlückchens | der Schlückchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
„Schlückchen“ (little sip) is made up of „Schluck“ (sip) and the diminutive suffix „-chen“. This form often makes the small quantity sound friendlier or cuter.
EXAMPLE
Sie nahm nur ein Schlückchen aus der Tasse.
She took just a sip from the cup.
Typical collocations
People often say „ein Schlückchen trinken“ (to have a sip), „ein Schlückchen nehmen“ (to take a sip), or offer someone „ein Schlückchen“ (a sip). The word is especially common in polite offers with „noch“ (another) or „nur“ (just).
EXAMPLE
Der Gastgeber bot uns noch ein Schlückchen Saft an.
The host offered us another sip of juice.
Conversational tone
„Schlückchen“ (little sip) mainly occurs in personal, informal conversations and often sounds friendly or caring. In such situations, it can also make a small offer sound especially gentle.
EXAMPLE
Nimm dir ein Schlückchen Tee, bevor du losgehst.
Have a sip of tea before you leave.
In real life
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