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Einen Gin Tonic, bitte.

A gin and tonic, please.

Language note: Polite way to order a drink.

Culture note: Common courtesy in ordering beverages.

Context: They tell you they would like a gin tonic.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Einen

[eyen]

a

The indefinite article used in English to refer to a non-specific item.

Ich nehme einen Tee.

I will have a tea.

Gin

[gin]

gin

A distilled alcoholic drink that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries.

Ich mag Gin.

I like gin.

Tonic

[toh-nik]

tonic

A carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved.

Tonic passt gut zu Gin.

Tonic goes well with gin.

bitte

[bit-tuh]

please

Used in polite requests or questions.

Könnten Sie bitte warten?

Could you please wait?

Phrase Parts

Einen Gin Tonic

Bitte

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