German drinks vocabulary, including common categories and example words to help you order and talk about beverages.
Common German Drink Categories
German drinks vocabulary begins with understanding the main categories. Here are some examples:
| German Plural | English Plural | German Singular | English Singular | Example in German | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wässer | waters | das Wasser | water | Ich trinke Wasser. | I drink water. |
| Säfte | juices | der Saft | juice | Ich möchte Apfelsaft. | I would like apple juice. |
| Kaffees | coffees | der Kaffee | coffee | Ich trinke Kaffee. | I drink coffee. |
| Tees | teas | der Tee | tea | Tee ist warm. | Tea is warm. |
| Biere | beers | das Bier | beer | Ein Bier, bitte. | A beer, please. |
| Weine | wines | der Wein | wine | Rotwein oder Weißwein? | Red wine or white wine? |
| Limonaden | lemonades/sodas | die Limonade | lemonade/soda | Ich nehme eine Limonade. | I’ll have a lemonade. |
Alcoholic Drinks
Here are common alcoholic drinks in German:
| German Plural | English Plural | German Singular | English Singular | Example in German | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biere | beers | das Bier | beer | Ein Bier, bitte. | A beer, please. |
| Weine | wines | der Wein | wine | Wein ist teuer. | Wine is expensive. |
| Weißweine | white wines | der Weißwein | white wine | Ich trinke Weißwein. | I drink white wine. |
| Rotweine | red wines | der Rotwein | red wine | Rotwein ist trocken. | Red wine is dry. |
| Sekte | sparkling wines | der Sekt | sparkling wine | Wir trinken Sekt. | We drink sparkling wine. |
| Liköre | liqueurs | der Likör | liqueur | Likör ist süß. | Liqueur is sweet. |
| Cocktails | cocktails | der Cocktail | cocktail | Der Cocktail schmeckt gut. | The cocktail tastes good. |
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Here are common non-alcoholic drinks in German:
| German Plural | English Plural | German Singular | English Singular | Example in German | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wässer | waters | das Wasser | water | Ich trinke Wasser. | I drink water. |
| Säfte | juices | der Saft | juice | Apfelsaft ist beliebt. | Apple juice is popular. |
| Kaffees | coffees | der Kaffee | coffee | Kaffee macht wach. | Coffee wakes you up. |
| Tees | teas | der Tee | tea | Tee ist beruhigend. | Tea is calming. |
| Limonaden | lemonades/sodas | die Limonade | lemonade/soda | Limonade ist süß. | Lemonade is sweet. |
| Würzgetränke | spiced drinks | das Würzgetränk | spiced drink | Glühwein ist ein Würzgetränk. | Mulled wine is a spiced drink. |
Example Sentences
Here are some example sentences using German drink vocabulary:
| German Sentence | English Sentence |
|---|---|
| Ich hätte gern ein Bier. | I would like a beer. |
| Haben Sie Apfelsaft? | Do you have apple juice? |
| Einen Kaffee, bitte. | One coffee, please. |
| Trinkst du Wein? | Do you drink wine? |
| Limonade ist kalt und süß. | Lemonade is cold and sweet. |
You are now familiar with the most common German drink vocabulary, including categories and example words for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Flashcards (1 of 25)
- English Plural: waters
- English Singular: water
- Example in English: I drink water.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
