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How to Say ‘What are you drinking there?’ in German

Was trinkst du da?

vas trinkst doo dah

[vas trinkst doo dah]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Asking about someone's drink is an easy, natural opener at a German bar. Using du is normal among younger people in a relaxed bar setting.

Phrase Breakdown

Was trinkst

vas trinkst

What are drinking

'Was' means what and sounds like 'vas'. 'Trinkst' is the 'du' form of 'trinken'. Pronounce the 'nkst' cluster fully.

Example

Was trinkst du gern?

What do you like to drink?

Words in this phrase

Was

[vas]

What

Asking for clarification or indication of surprise.

Example

Was zur Hölle ist passiert?

What the hell happened?

trinkst

[trinkst]

(you) drink

Informal 'du' form of the verb 'trinken' (to drink).

Example

Trinkst du gern Bier?

Do you like drinking beer?

du da?

doo dah

you there?

'Du' is the informal 'you'. 'Da' means 'there' and points to the drink.

Example

Was machst du da?

What are you doing there?

Words in this phrase

[doo]

you (singular/informal)

Used when speaking to one person informally.

Example

Wie fühlst du dich heute Abend?

How do you feel this evening?

[dah]

there

In, at, or to that place or position.

Example

Da ist etwas.

There is something.

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