VERB
trinken/ˈtʁɪŋkŋ̩/to drink
trinken is a German verb that means to drink. It is pronounced /ˈtʁɪŋkŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "trank" and the past participle is "getrunken".
Definitions
1.to take in liquid through the mouth(consuming liquids)
a.to drink a beverage such as water, juice, or alcohol
Ich trinke jeden Morgen ein Glas Wasser.—I drink a glass of water every morning.
b.to consume alcohol
Er trinkt am Wochenende gern Bier.—He likes to drink beer on the weekend.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | trinken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | trinke |
| Present (du) | trinkst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | trinkt |
| Preterite (ich) | trank |
| Participle II | getrunken |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | tränke |
| Imperative (singular) | trink |
| Imperative (plural) | trinkt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "trinken" mean in English?
- "trinken" means to drink. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "trinken"?
- "trinken" is pronounced /ˈtʁɪŋkŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "trinken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "trinken" is "getrunken", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "trinken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "trinken" becomes "trank" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "trinken"?
- "trinken" is a verb in German.
