Trinken
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See also: trinken
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Nominalised infinitive of trinken (“to drink”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Trinken 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
[edit]Declension of Trinken [neuter, strong]
Synonyms
[edit]- (beverage): Getränk
Hyponyms
[edit]- (drinking): Rauschtrinken (“binge drinking”)