German Phrase
Dazu gibt's ein kostenloses Getränk.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that a free drink is included or offered in addition to whatever has just been mentioned. It is a typical promotional or service‑oriented statement.
When to use
Use this phrase in restaurants, cafés, events, or any situation where you want to inform a customer that a complimentary beverage comes with their purchase or reservation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dazugibt'seinkostenlosesGetränk
Dazu
A prepositional adverb meaning 'with that' or 'in addition to that', used to refer to something previously mentioned.
gibt's (gibt es)
Impersonal verb construction meaning 'there is/are'. The contraction 'gibt's' is colloquial; the full form 'gibt es' is neutral.
Ein (indefinite article)
Used with singular neuter nouns in the nominative case.
Adjective declension – kostenloses
With an indefinite article, the adjective takes the weak ending -es for neuter nouns in the nominative.
Getränk (neuter noun)
Means 'drink' or 'beverage'. In the nominative singular it is 'das Getränk'.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel kostet das Mittagsmenü?
How much does the lunch menu cost?
Dazu gibt's ein kostenloses Getränk.
It comes with a free drink.
✕Common Mistakes
Dazu gibt's ein kostenlose Getränk.
With the neuter noun 'Getränk' and the indefinite article 'ein', the adjective must end in -es, not -e.
Gibt es ein kostenloses Getränk dazu.
The word order sounds unnatural; the adverb 'dazu' should precede the verb phrase.
Dazu gibt's ein kostenloses Getränk zu.
The preposition 'zu' alone does not convey the same meaning as the adverbial 'dazu'.
↔Alternatives
Dazu erhalten Sie ein kostenloses Getränk.
You will receive a free drink with that.
Im Preis inbegriffen ist ein kostenloses Getränk.
A free drink is included in the price.
Zu dem Angebot gibt es ein kostenloses Getränk.
The offer includes a free drink.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries 'kostenlos' is the standard word for 'free', but 'gratis' is also common, especially in advertising. The contraction 'gibt's' is informal and fits casual conversation; in written or formal contexts you should use the full form 'gibt es'. Also, remember that adjective endings change with the article – with 'ein' the neuter adjective takes '-es'.