das Soda
soda water
Water with carbon dioxide added, also called soda water. It is often drunk plain or used as an ingredient in mixed drinks.
EXAMPLE
Ich hätte gern einen Whisky mit Soda.
I'd like a whisky with soda water.
das Soda
soda water / soda / heartburn
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Meanings
das Soda
soda
A chemical compound (sodium carbonate) that occurs as a white powder and is used, among other things, for cleaning, in glass production, and in the food industry.
EXAMPLE
Zur Herstellung von Seife wird unter anderem Soda benötigt.
Soda is needed, among other things, to make soap.
das Soda
heartburn
Colloquial term for heartburn, a burning sensation that rises up from the stomach.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem fettigen Essen hatte er schreckliches Soda.
After the greasy meal, he had terrible heartburn.
Usage tips
False friend
The German 'Soda' (soda water, m01) is usually just carbonated water. It is not the same as the English 'soda', which often refers to sweet soft drinks like Coke or Fanta.
EXAMPLE
Bestell in einer deutschen Bar ein „Soda“, wenn du Sprudelwasser möchtest.
Order a 'Soda' (soda water) in a German bar if you want sparkling water.
Context clues
You can recognize the meaning of 'Soda' (soda water/soda/heartburn) from context. In a bar, it means soda water (m01). In connection with chemistry or cleaning, it refers to the chemical (m02). If someone complains about physical discomfort after eating, it means heartburn (m03).
EXAMPLE
Für den Cocktail brauche ich noch einen Schuss Soda.
I still need a splash of soda water for the cocktail.
Register and region
The use of 'Soda' (heartburn) for 'Sodbrennen' (heartburn) is colloquial. It is especially common in Austria and parts of Bavaria.
EXAMPLE
Hast du etwas gegen Soda? Mir ist ganz schlecht.
Do you have anything for heartburn? I feel really sick.
Typical collocations
When referring to the drink, 'Soda' (soda water) is often used in fixed combinations, for example 'ein Schuss Soda' (a splash of soda water), 'mit Soda aufgießen' (to top up with soda water), or in names of mixed drinks such as 'Wodka Soda' (vodka soda).
EXAMPLE
Viele Leute trinken im Sommer einfach nur Soda mit einem Stück Zitrone.
In summer, many people just drink soda water with a piece of lemon.
Compare with
Soda vs Sode
sod / soda
Both Soda and Sode can refer to the chemical compound sodium carbonate. Soda is the usual term today, while Sode sounds outdated or technical in this meaning. In current texts and conversations, Soda is therefore the more appropriate choice.
Soda
Soda wird als weißes Pulver zum Reinigen und in der Glasherstellung verwendet.
Soda is used as a white powder for cleaning and in glass production.
Sode
In einem alten Text wurde das weiße Pulver zur Glasherstellung noch als Sode bezeichnet.
In an old text, the white powder used in glass production was still referred to as soda.
In real life
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