Wasser trinken
To drink water
Use this phrase for any hydration need, but specify if you want bubbles or not.
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- Basic phrase for drinking water.
- Essential for restaurants and health.
- Be prepared to choose: sparkling or still.
意味
It simply means the act of hydrating yourself with water. Whether you are at a restaurant or home, it is the most basic way to say you are having a drink of water.
主な例文
3 / 6At a restaurant
Ich möchte bitte ein Glas Wasser trinken.
I would like to drink a glass of water, please.
Talking about health
Du musst jeden Tag viel Wasser trinken.
You must drink a lot of water every day.
In a formal meeting
Darf ich kurz etwas Wasser trinken?
May I drink some water for a moment?
文化的背景
In Germany, drinking water is often synonymous with sparkling mineral water. While tap water is high quality, Germans prefer bottled 'Mineralwasser' for its perceived health benefits. Ordering plain tap water in a restaurant was historically uncommon, though it is slowly changing in urban areas.
The Bubble Default
In Germany, if you just say 'Wasser', people assume you want sparkling water. Always specify 'stilles Wasser' if you want it flat!
Tap Water is Gold
German tap water is among the safest in the world. You can drink it anywhere, even if locals prefer buying bottled glass bottles.
15秒でわかる
- Basic phrase for drinking water.
- Essential for restaurants and health.
- Be prepared to choose: sparkling or still.
What It Means
Wasser trinken is as straightforward as it gets. It means to drink water. In Germany, this is a daily necessity and a frequent conversation topic. You use it when you are thirsty or just staying healthy. It is one of the first phrases you will ever need.
How To Use It
You just need to conjugate the verb trinken. For example, say Ich trinke Wasser for yourself. If you are asking a friend, say Trinkst du Wasser?. It is very flexible and works with any subject. You can add adjectives like kaltes (cold) to describe the water. Just remember that the verb usually comes second in a standard sentence.
When To Use It
Use it at a restaurant when the waiter asks for your order. Use it at the gym when you are parched. It is perfect for professional meetings to stay sharp. You can even use it when checking on a friend's well-being. It is a safe, universal phrase for any time of day. Even your doctor will be happy to hear you say it!
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if you are actually drinking soda or beer. Germans are quite literal about their beverages. If you are at a party, Wasser trinken might sound a bit boring. People might ask if you are the designated driver. Also, do not use it to mean 'taking a bath'. That would be baden or duschen!
Cultural Background
Germans take their water very seriously. If you order Wasser in a restaurant, expect bubbles. Sparkling water, or Sprudel, is the default choice here. Tap water is perfectly safe but rarely served for free. Asking for Leitungswasser (tap water) can sometimes get you a funny look. It is a culture that loves its mineral-rich, fizzy hydration.
Common Variations
You will often hear ein Glas Wasser trinken. Another common one is viel Wasser trinken for health. If you want bubbles, say Sprudel trinken. For flat water, use stilles Wasser trinken. These variations help you get exactly what your throat desires.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is neutral and universally understood. The main 'gotcha' is the cultural preference for sparkling water over still water.
The Bubble Default
In Germany, if you just say 'Wasser', people assume you want sparkling water. Always specify 'stilles Wasser' if you want it flat!
Tap Water is Gold
German tap water is among the safest in the world. You can drink it anywhere, even if locals prefer buying bottled glass bottles.
Restaurant Etiquette
Don't expect a free carafe of water at a restaurant. You usually have to pay for bottled water, and it can be as expensive as beer!
例文
6Ich möchte bitte ein Glas Wasser trinken.
I would like to drink a glass of water, please.
A polite way to order a drink from a waiter.
Du musst jeden Tag viel Wasser trinken.
You must drink a lot of water every day.
Common advice given by friends or doctors.
Darf ich kurz etwas Wasser trinken?
May I drink some water for a moment?
Polite interruption during a long discussion.
Hast du heute schon Wasser getrunken?
Have you drunk water today yet?
A caring check-in via text message.
Ich trinke Wasser, weil mein Wein alle ist.
I am drinking water because my wine is gone.
A funny way to explain why you switched to water.
Endlich kann ich frisches Wasser trinken!
Finally I can drink fresh water!
Expressing relief and satisfaction after being thirsty.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'trinken'.
Wir ___ heute viel Wasser.
Since the subject is 'Wir' (we), the verb ending must be '-en'.
Choose the right type of water for someone who hates bubbles.
Ich möchte ___ Wasser trinken.
'Stilles Wasser' is the term for still (non-sparkling) water.
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Formality of 'Wasser trinken'
Used with friends or family.
Trink mal was!
The standard way to express the action.
Ich trinke Wasser.
Used in professional or polite settings.
Darf ich Ihnen ein Wasser anbieten?
Where to use 'Wasser trinken'
At the Gym
Nach dem Training.
At Dinner
Zum Essen.
In the Office
Am Schreibtisch.
Waking Up
Gleich am Morgen.
よくある質問
10 問It means 'to drink water'. It is a basic phrase used for hydration in any context.
Yes, it is completely neutral. You can use it with a boss or a friend without any issues.
You can ask for Leitungswasser. Be aware that some restaurants may still charge a small service fee for it.
Sparkling water, or Mineralwasser mit Kohlensäure, is the most popular choice.
Yes, that is a very common and polite short version when ordering. It literally means 'Water please'.
Yes, trinken is the universal verb for consuming any liquid. You would use it for juice, beer, or coffee too.
Ask for Wasser mit Eis. However, Germans don't use as much ice as Americans do, so it might just be one or two cubes.
No, it is literal and formal enough for any situation. There is no hidden slang meaning.
It becomes er/sie trinkt. For example: Sie trinkt Wasser.
Often, yes. While they like it cool, 'ice cold' is less common than in the US.
関連フレーズ
Durst haben (to be thirsty)
ein Glas Wasser (a glass of water)
Leitungswasser (tap water)
Sprudelwasser (sparkling water)
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