der Softdrink
soft drink
A non-alcoholic refreshing beverage that is usually sweetened and often carbonated.
EXAMPLE
Zum Essen bestellte sie einen kalten Softdrink.
She ordered a cold soft drink with her meal.
der Softdrink
soft drink
der Softdrink, die Softdrinks
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Softdrink, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Softdrinks |
| genitive | des Softdrinks |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Softdrink | die Softdrinks |
| accusative | den Softdrink | die Softdrinks |
| dative | dem Softdrink | den Softdrinks |
| genitive | des Softdrinks | der Softdrinks |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical contexts
'Softdrink' is often used on menus and in advertising for beverages. On a drinks menu, the word can also serve as a heading for an entire category of drinks.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Getränkekarte stehen die Softdrinks direkt unter den Säften.
The soft drinks are listed directly below the juices on the drinks menu.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'einen Softdrink bestellen' (to order a soft drink), 'einen Softdrink servieren' (to serve a soft drink), and 'einen Softdrink trinken' (to drink a soft drink). When serving one, the addition 'gut gekühlt' (well chilled) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Wir servieren die Softdrinks gut gekühlt.
We serve the soft drinks well chilled.
Requests when ordering
You can add a preference when ordering a soft drink with 'mit Eis' (with ice) or 'ohne Eis' (without ice). These phrases come directly after 'Softdrink'.
EXAMPLE
Ich hätte gern einen Softdrink ohne Eis, bitte.
I'd like a soft drink without ice, please.
In real life
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