das Bier
Translation
beer
Examples
Ich trinke gern ein kühles Bier.
I like to drink a cold beer.
Ein Bier, bitte!
A beer, please!
Grammar Patterns
Bier trinken to drink beer In summer, I like to drink a cold beer.
ein Glas Bier a glass of beer He ordered a large glass of beer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gerstensaft (barley juice - colloquial).
Etymology
From Old High German 'bior', related to the English word 'beer'. The ultimate origin is uncertain, possibly from Latin 'biber' (a drink).
Memory Tips
Sounds almost identical to the English word 'beer', making it very easy to remember. Associate it with Germany's famous beer culture.