German Phrase
Ja, ich trink' Kaffee.
Meaning
Literally, “Yes, I drink coffee.” It is a casual way to answer a yes/no question about whether you drink coffee, emphasizing a relaxed, spoken tone.
When to use
Use this sentence in informal conversations when someone asks if you drink coffee, or when you want to confirm your coffee habit in a friendly setting. It’s perfect for cafés, small talk with friends, or language‑exchange practice.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,ichtrink'Kaffee.
Ja (Yes)
A simple affirmative particle, used to confirm or agree with a statement or question.
ich (I)
First‑person singular pronoun; always written in lower case in German.
trink' (colloquial truncation of trinken)
The verb *trinken* (to drink) conjugated for ich is *trinke*. In informal spoken German the final -e is often dropped and replaced by an apostrophe: *trink'*.
Kaffee (coffee) – no article
When speaking about a beverage in general, German omits the indefinite article. So you say *Kaffee trinken* rather than *einen Kaffee trinken*.
Punctuation
A comma after *Ja* mirrors the short pause in speech, and the final period ends the statement.
🗨In Conversation
Möchtest du Tee oder Kaffee?
Would you like tea or coffee?
Ja, ich trink' Kaffee.
Yes, I drink coffee.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, ich trinke' Kaffee.
The apostrophe replaces the dropped *e*; you cannot keep the *e* and still write an apostrophe.
Ja, ich trink' den Kaffee.
When speaking about coffee in general you omit the article; *den* would refer to a specific cup.
Ja ich trink Kaffee.
A comma after *Ja* reflects the natural pause; without it the sentence sounds rushed.
↔Alternatives
Ja, ich trinke Kaffee.
Yes, I drink coffee.
Ja, ich trinke gern Kaffee.
Yes, I like to drink coffee.
Ja, ich trinke immer Kaffee.
Yes, I always drink coffee.
Cultural Tip
Coffee is a staple of German daily life; many Germans start their day with a cup and enjoy a "Kaffee und Kuchen" break in the afternoon. In casual speech the article is dropped (Kaffee trinken) and the verb often loses its final -e, giving the relaxed sound of *trink'*. Be aware that in formal contexts you should keep the full form *trinke* and may add the article (*einen Kaffee*) if you refer to a specific cup.