drink
word
/ˈdɹɪŋk/
dringk
/dɹˈɪŋk/
dringk
Definition
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it. It can also mean any liquid that can be swallowed, like water, juice, or soda.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Used with various liquids: 'drink water', 'drink coffee', 'drink alcohol'. Be careful not to confuse with 'eat' which refers to food. 'Drink' can be a noun meaning the liquid itself.
Spanish: beber - bebidaPortuguese (BR): beber - bebidaPortuguese (PT): beber - bebidaChinese (Simplified): 喝 - 饮料Chinese (Traditional): 喝 - 飲料Hindi: पीना - पेयArabic: شرب - مشروبBengali: পান করা - পানীয়Russian: пить - напитокJapanese: 飲む - 飲み物Vietnamese: uống - đồ uốngKorean: 마시다 - 음료Turkish: içmek - içecekUrdu: پینا - مشروبIndonesian: minum - minuman
Example Sentences
She wants to drink juice after school.
basic
Let's go out for a drink tonight.
natural
Don't drink too much soda.
basic
He hardly ever drinks coffee in the morning.
natural
If you want to drink beer, you must be over 21.
natural
I like to drink water every day.
basic