Ich nehme auch einen Gin Tonic.
I'll have a gin and tonic as well.
Language note: Remember, 'auch' means 'also' or 'as well'. It's a nice connector word!
Culture note: Ordering a Gin Tonic is universal, but Germany is also famous for its beer. Explore local brews!
Context: You decide to have the same drink as them.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[eeCH]
I
The first person singular pronoun used to refer to oneself.
Ich spreche Deutsch.
I speak German.
nehme
[NEY-muh]
take
Used to indicate acceptance of something.
Ich nehme auch einen Kaffee.
I will also take a coffee.
auch
[ouKH]
also
Used to indicate that something applies in the same way as a previously mentioned thing.
Ich gehe auch mit.
I am also going along.
einen
[AHY-nen]
a
Indefinite article used to refer to any single or individual member of a group.
Er bestellt einen Salat.
He orders a salad.
Gin
[JIN]
Gin
A strong alcoholic beverage made from distilled grain and flavored with juniper berries.
Ich nehme einen Gin.
I take a gin.
Tonic
[TON-ik]
Tonic
A carbonated soft drink often used as a mixer with gin or other spirits.
Ich habe einen Tonic bestellt.
I ordered a tonic.
Phrase Parts
Ich nehme
Auch
Einen Gin Tonic
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