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How do you say "drink" in German?
das Getränk
In German, "drink" is das Getränk.
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Pronunciation
guh-TRENCH. Ge- (prefix) plus Trank (beverage). Stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Getränk is neuter. The plural is die Getränke.
Example sentence
Das Getränk ist kalt und erfrischend.
The drink is cold and refreshing.
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How to remember das Getränk
Getränk comes from Trank (an old word for potion or drink). The ge- prefix indicates a collective noun. Think of it as 'a drink' (singular noun) or 'a beverage'.
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Questions about das Getränk
How do you say "drink" in German?
In German, "drink" is das Getränk. It is a noun.
Is das Getränk masculine or feminine?
Das Getränk is neuter. The plural is die Getränke.
How is das Getränk used in a sentence?
Use das Getränk as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Getränk ist kalt und erfrischend. (The drink is cold and refreshing.).
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