How to Say ‘What are you drinking there?’ in German
Was trinkst du da?
vahs TRINKST doo dah
[vahs TRINKST doo dah]
Phrase Breakdown
Was trinkst
vahs TRINKST
what are (you) drinking
The question word 'was' comes first and the verb second. Pronounce the 'nkst' cluster clearly.
Was trinkst du gern?
What do you like to drink?
Words in this phrase
Was
[vahs]
what
Used to inquire about something.
Was machst du?
What are you doing?
trinkst
[TRINKST]
drink
To consume liquid by swallowing.
Er trinkt Bier.
He drinks beer.
du da?
doo dah
you there?
'Da' means 'there' and points to the drink. Let your voice rise at the end for the question.
Was machst du da?
What are you doing there?
Words in this phrase
du
[doo]
you (singular/informal)
Used when speaking to one person informally.
Wie fühlst du dich heute Abend?
How do you feel this evening?
da
[dah]
there
In, at, or to that place or position.
Da ist etwas.
There is something.
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