Tee
tea
Tee is the German word for tea. It is a popular beverage in Germany, often enjoyed with a slice of lemon or a bit of honey. The word can also refer to a light afternoon meal that includes tea, known as Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake), or Tee und Gebäck (tea and pastries).
Example sentences using: Tee
Der Tee ist zu heiß.
The tea is too hot.
This phrase is an example of using the adjective 'heiß,' which means hot in German. The phrase 'ist zu' expresses that something is too much. Therefore, 'Der Tee ist zu heiß' literally translates to 'The tea is too hot.'
Ich trinke gerne Tee.
I like to drink tea.
This sentence is an example of how to express preferences in German. The verb 'trinken' means to drink, and the adverb 'gerne' means with pleasure or gladly. Therefore, 'Ich trinke gerne Tee' literally means 'I drink tea gladly.'
Hast du Tee zu Hause?
Do you have tea at home?
This is a common way to ask if something is available or present in someone else's house. The verb 'haben' means have, and 'zu Hause' means at home. Consequently, 'Hast du Tee zu Hause?' directly translates to 'Do you have tea at home?'