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The German word for to drink is
trinken




German Definition


drink
     Verb:
     [1] Flüssigkeit zu sich nehmen
          [1] He drinks water.
            Er trinkt Wasser.



Translations for drink and their definitions

Trinken
     n-n. gerund of trinken
     n-n.          drinking (consumption of liquids)
                  Während körperlicher Arbeit ist ausreichendes Trinken sehr wichtig. - During physical work, sufficient drinking is very important.
     n-n.          drinking (alcohol abuse)
                  Er hat mit dem Trinken nie wirklich aufhören können. - He's never been able to really quit drinking.
     n-n.          (chiefly colloquial, but becoming standard) something to drink, a beverage
                  Ich hab kein Trinken dabei. - I don't have anything to drink with me.
     v. to drink (to drink liquids (in bottles, glasses, etc.) by mouth)
     v. to drink, to imbibe (to consume alcoholic beverages)
     v. to drink; to toast (engage in a salutation (of someone), accompanying the raising of glasses while drinking alcohol)
     v. to drink one's fill; to drink to satiety


Saufen
     n-n. (gerund of saufen)
     v. to drink
     v. to drink, especially in large quantities; to quaff; to swig
     v. to booze; to consume alcohol excessively (in terms of quantity or frequency)


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