How to Say ‘A small beer.’ in German
Ein kleines Bier.
ine KLY-nes beer
[ine KLY-nes beer]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Kleines' changes because it matches the neuter noun 'Bier.' Adjective endings are doing their little grammar dance here.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Drink sizes vary by region and venue. If you want less alcohol or just a quick drink, ordering a small one is completely normal.
Phrase Breakdown
Ein
[ine]
a / one
Indefinite article for the drink order.
Der Gast bestellt: Ein kleines Bier.
The guest orders: A small beer.
kleines
[KLY-nes]
small
Describes the size of the beer.
An der Theke sagt man: Ein kleines Bier.
At the counter one says: A small beer.
Bier.
beer
beer.
The drink being ordered.
Ich trinke Bier.
I drink beer.
Words in this phrase
Bier
[beer]
beer
The drink being ordered.
Im Biergarten höre ich: Ein kleines Bier.
In the beer garden I hear: A small beer.
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