How to Say ‘What are you drinking?’ in German
Was trinkst du?
vahs triŋkst doo
[vahs triŋkst doo]
💬 Usage Tip: Casual question to learn about someone’s drink.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Can be used to spark further conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Used to inquire about something.
Was willst du?
What do you want?
trinkst
[triŋkst]
drink
To consume liquid by swallowing.
Sie trinkt Saft.
She drinks juice.
du
[doo]
you
The second person singular pronoun used in addressing someone directly.
Du kannst kommen.
You can come.
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