German Phrase
Klar, eine Cola kommt gleich.
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that a cola will be served or arrive shortly. It’s a casual, friendly response often used in cafés, restaurants, or when someone asks for a drink.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to reassure someone that their request for a cola is being fulfilled and will happen in a few moments. It works well in informal settings, such as with friends, family, or in a relaxed café atmosphere.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Klar,eineColakommtgleich.
Klar (interjection)
Used as an informal way to say 'sure' or 'of course', often to confirm or agree with something.
eine Cola (indefinite article + noun)
‘eine’ is the feminine indefinite article in the nominative case, matching ‘Cola’, a feminine noun meaning ‘cola (soft drink)’.
kommt (verb)
Third‑person singular present of ‘kommen’ – ‘to come’. Here it means ‘will arrive/be served soon’.
gleich (adverb)
Means ‘right away’, ‘in a moment’, indicating a short time interval.
Word order
In statements the verb stays in second position; the adverb ‘gleich’ can follow the verb or appear at the end for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Kann ich bitte eine Cola haben?
Can I have a cola, please?
Klar, eine Cola kommt gleich.
Sure, a cola will be right with you.
✕Common Mistakes
Klar, ein Cola kommt gleich.
‘Cola’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘eine’, not ‘ein’.
Klar, eine Cola kommt gleiches.
‘gleiches’ is an adjective form; the adverb ‘gleich’ stays unchanged.
Klar, eine Cola kommt gleiches jetzt.
Avoid stacking adverbs; ‘gleich’ already conveys ‘right away’. Adding ‘jetzt’ is redundant.
↔Alternatives
Natürlich, die Cola ist gleich da.
Of course, the cola is coming right now.
Ja, die Cola kommt gleich.
Yes, the cola will be here shortly.
Gleich kommt deine Cola.
Your cola is coming in a moment.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking cafés it’s common for staff to use short, friendly confirmations like ‘Klar’ or ‘Natürlich’. The word ‘Cola’ is used for any cola‑type soft drink, not just the Coca‑Cola brand. Keep the tone informal; in a more formal setting you might say ‘Selbstverständlich, die Cola kommt in Kürze.’