How do you say "Still or sparkling?" in German?

"Still or sparkling?" in German is "Still oder mit Sprudel?". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Still or sparkling?’ in German

Q: What does "Still oder mit Sprudel?" mean in English?

"Still oder mit Sprudel?" means "Still or sparkling?" in English. Usage tip: 'Still' means non-carbonated. 'Mit Sprudel' literally means 'with fizz.' Fun word alert: 'Sprudel' sounds bubbly because it is bubbly.

Still oder mit Sprudel?

shtil OH-der mit SHPROO-del

[shtil OH-der mit SHPROO-del]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Still' means non-carbonated. 'Mit Sprudel' literally means 'with fizz.' Fun word alert: 'Sprudel' sounds bubbly because it is bubbly.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Sparkling water is extremely common in Germany. If you just say 'Wasser,' do not be surprised if they ask this immediately.

Phrase Breakdown

Still

[shtil]

still

Refers to non-sparkling water.

Example

Der Kellner fragt: Still oder mit Sprudel?

The waiter asks: Still or sparkling?

oder

[OH-der]

Introduces the alternative choice.

Example

Bei Wasser fragt man: Still oder mit Sprudel?

For water one asks: Still or sparkling?

mit

[mit]

with

Preposition used here for 'with carbonation.'

Example

Im Restaurant hört man: Still oder mit Sprudel?

In the restaurant you hear: Still or sparkling?

Sprudel

[SHPROO-del]

sparkle / carbonation

Means bubbles or fizz in water; 'mit Sprudel' = sparkling.

Example

Die Bedienung fragt: Still oder mit Sprudel?

The server asks: Still or sparkling?

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