Zitronenwasser

lemon water

noun tsee-TROH-nen-vas-er Rare

Usage Note

Zitronenwasser is still or sparkling water with fresh lemon juice or slices, popular as a digestive and detox drink. Widely served in German restaurants and cafés as a refreshing table drink. Often prepared at home with warm water and fresh lemon in the morning.

Examples

"Morgens trinkt sie immer ein Glas warmes Zitronenwasser."

Natural Translation

In the morning she always drinks a glass of warm lemon water.

Literal Translation

Mornings drinks she always a glass warm lemon-water.

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