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How to Say ‘A dark beer’ in German

Ein dunkles Bier

ine DOONK-les beer

[ine DOONK-les beer]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Dunkles' means 'dark.' Again, the adjective ending matches the neuter noun 'Bier.'

🇩🇪 In Germany: Dark beer is common in many places, especially in traditional beer culture. It is not unusual for staff to ask you to choose between light and dark.

Phrase Breakdown

Ein

[ine]

a / one

Indefinite article for the beer type.

Example

Der Gast bestellt: Ein dunkles Bier.

The guest orders: A dark beer.

dunkles

[DOONK-les]

dark

Describes a darker beer style.

Example

Im Pub bestellt jemand: Ein dunkles Bier.

In the pub someone orders: A dark beer.

Bier

[beer]

beer

The drink noun in the order.

Example

An der Bar sagt er: Ein dunkles Bier.

At the bar he says: A dark beer.

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