Trinken
See also: trinken
German
editEtymology
editNominalised infinitive of trinken (“to drink”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editTrinken n (strong, genitive Trinkens, plural Trinken)
- gerund of trinken
- drinking (consumption of liquids)
- Während körperlicher Arbeit ist ausreichendes Trinken sehr wichtig.
- During physical work, sufficient drinking is very important.
- drinking (alcohol abuse)
- Er hat mit dem Trinken nie wirklich aufhören können.
- He's never been able to really quit drinking.
- (chiefly colloquial, but becoming standard) something to drink, a beverage
- Ich hab kein Trinken dabei.
- I don't have anything to drink with me.
- drinking (consumption of liquids)
Declension
editDeclension of Trinken [neuter, strong]
Synonyms
edit- (beverage): Getränk
Hyponyms
edit- (drinking): Rauschtrinken (“binge drinking”)