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Trinken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Trinken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to drink", "drink heavily" or "binge drink".
Essential properties of "trinken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: trinken
- Simple past: trank
- Participle: getrunken
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "trinken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To consume liquid"
- Definition: "To consume a liquid orally."
- Translation(s): to drink
- Synonym(s): saufen, schlürfen
- Related word(s): das Getränk, trinkbar
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte ein Glas Wasser trinken.
- Er hat den ganzen Abend Bier getrunken.
- Wir trinken oft Kaffee zusammen.
2.) "To consume alcohol in excess"
- Definition: "To drink alcohol excessively."
- Translation(s): drink heavily, binge drink, overdrink
- Synonym(s): saufen, zechen
- Antonym(s): nüchtern sein
- Related word(s): der Alkohol, betrunken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er trinkt jeden Abend zu viel.
- Sie trinken oft bis zum Umfallen.
- Er hat früher viel getrunken, aber jetzt ist er trocken.
3.) "For animals to ingest liquid"
- Definition: "To absorb or ingest a liquid (used for animals)."
- Translation(s): drink (for animals), lap up
- Synonym(s): schlürfen
- Related word(s): die Flüssigkeit, der Durst
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund trinkt aus der Schüssel.
- Die Kühe trinken frisches Wasser aus dem Bach.
- Die Katze trinkt Milch.
4.) "To ingest liquid medication"
- Definition: "To take a liquid medicine."
- Translation(s): take (medicine), drink (medicine)
- Synonym(s): einnehmen
- Related word(s): das Medikament, die Medizin
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du musst den Sirup dreimal täglich trinken.
- Er trinkt seine Medizin ohne zu klagen.
- Sie trinkt das flüssige Antibiotikum.