sparkling water / spring
der Sprudel, die Sprudel
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sparkling water
Water, especially mineral water, that contains carbon dioxide. This term is used mainly regionally and colloquially.
Ich hätte gern ein Glas Sprudel statt stillem Wasser.
I’d like a glass of sparkling water instead of still water.
spring
A spring from which water emerges forcefully and with bubbles, especially a carbonated mineral spring.
Aus dem heißen Sprudel im Kurpark steigt ständig Dampf auf.
Steam is constantly rising from the hot spring in the spa park.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sprudel |
| genitive | des Sprudels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sprudel | die Sprudel |
| accusative | den Sprudel | die Sprudel |
| dative | dem Sprudel | den Sprudeln |
| genitive | des Sprudels | der Sprudel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Sprudel' belongs to the word family of 'sprudeln' (to bubble / gush). The shared word part 'sprudel' helps you connect both meanings with the movement and bubbles of the water.
Der Sprudel im Glas sprudelt noch kräftig.
The sparkling water in the glass is still bubbling vigorously.
Words such as 'trinken' (to drink), 'bestellen' (to order), and 'Flasche' (bottle) point to the drink. When places are mentioned or the topics are a spa park, thermal water, or springs, it usually refers to the natural spring.
Für die Wanderung packen wir eine Flasche Sprudel ein.
We’re packing a bottle of sparkling water for the hike.
Der Weg durch den Kurpark führt direkt zu einem heißen Sprudel.
The path through the spa park leads directly to a hot spring.
Typical phrases are 'ein Glas Sprudel' (a glass of sparkling water), 'eine Flasche Sprudel' (a bottle of sparkling water), and 'ein Schluck Sprudel' (a sip of sparkling water). After these quantity expressions, 'Sprudel' is used without an additional article.
Nach dem scharfen Essen nahm sie einen Schluck Sprudel.
After the spicy food, she took a sip of sparkling water.
