Getränk
Meaning and Usage
"Getränk" in German translates to "beverage" or "drink" in English. It refers to any liquid that is typically consumed for refreshment, such as water, juice, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages.
Linguistic Analysis
"Getränk" is a noun in German. It is a compound word, derived from the verb "trinken" (to drink) and the prefix "ge-" which indicates the past participle form. The suffix "-en" is common for forming nouns in German. Therefore, "Getränk" literally means "a thing that has been drunk."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Getränk" in German is similar in meaning to the English word "beverage" or "drink."
Cultural Context
In German culture, the concept of having a "Getränk" with friends or family is significant, whether it's enjoying a beer at a biergarten or sipping a cup of coffee at a Kaffeehaus.
Example Sentences
- Ich trinke gerne ein erfrischendes Getränk im Sommer. (I enjoy drinking a refreshing beverage in the summer.)
- Sie bestellte ein heißes Getränk, um sich aufzuwärmen. (She ordered a hot drink to warm up.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Getränk" with the English word "drink" to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Flüssigkeit (the liquid)
- der Saft (the juice)
- das Wasser (the water)
- der Kaffee (the coffee)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: neuter
Plural: die Getränke
Conjugation (for verbs)
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