Trinken

See also: trinken

German

Etymology

Nominalised infinitive of trinken (“to drink”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtʁɪŋkən/
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Noun

Trinken n (strong, genitive Trinkens, plural Trinken)

  1. gerund of trinken
    1. drinking (consumption of liquids)
      Während körperlicher Arbeit ist ausreichendes Trinken sehr wichtig.
      During physical work, sufficient drinking is very important.
    2. drinking (alcohol abuse)
      Er hat mit dem Trinken nie wirklich aufhören können.
      He's never been able to really quit drinking.
    3. (chiefly colloquial, but becoming standard) something to drink, a beverage
      Ich hab kein Trinken dabei.
      I don't have anything to drink with me.

Declension
Declension of Trinken [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Trinken die Trinken
genitive eines des Trinkens der Trinken
dative einem dem Trinken den Trinken
accusative ein das Trinken die Trinken

Synonyms

Hyponyms
  • (drinking): Rauschtrinken (“binge drinking”)

Further reading
  • “Trinken” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Trinken” in Duden online
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