drinken — meaning in English

English meaning

• down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
• drink verb To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
• hobnob noun A toast made while touching glasses together.
• imbibe verb To drink something, especially alcohol.

Senses

drinken is used for these senses in English:

• down (transitive) To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down; to fell. [from 16th c.]
• down (transitive) Specifically, to cause (something in the air) to fall to the ground; to bring down (with a missile etc.). [from 19th c.]
• drink The action of drinking, especially with the verbs take or have.
• hobnob (intransitive, often, _, derogatory) To associate with in a friendly manner, often with those of a higher class or status; to fraternize.
• imbibe To drink (used frequently of alcoholic beverages).

down — full definition

1. adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
2. preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
3. adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
4. adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
5. verb To swallow or finish, especially a drink, quickly.

drink — full definition

1. verb To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.
2. verb To consume alcoholic beverages, often habitually.
3. noun Any liquid intended for drinking; a beverage.
4. noun A serving of an alcoholic beverage.

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