German Phrase
Saft und Sprudel.
Meaning
A short way to name two popular non‑alcoholic drinks: juice and sparkling water. It can be used as a simple list, a menu item, or a quick answer when ordering.
When to use
Use it at cafés, restaurants, or grocery stores when you want to specify that you’d like both juice and sparkling water, or when you’re describing a beverage selection.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SaftundSprudel
Saft (noun)
Masculine noun, singular, nominative case. Means 'juice'.
und (conjunction)
Coordinating conjunction meaning 'and'. Connects two nouns of the same case.
Sprudel (noun)
Masculine noun, singular, nominative. Colloquial term for carbonated water (sparkling water).
🗨In Conversation
Möchten Sie Saft oder Sprudel?
Would you like juice or sparkling water?
Ich nehme beides – Saft und Sprudel, bitte.
I’ll have both – juice and sparkling water, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Säfte und Sprudel.
Use the singular form when you’re listing two different drinks; 'Säfte' would mean multiple kinds of juice.
Der Saft und der Sprudel.
Articles are unnecessary in a simple list; they can be added only when each item is being described separately.
Saft und Sprudelwasser.
‘Sprudelwasser’ is redundant; native speakers just say ‘Sprudel’.
↔Alternatives
Fruchtsaft und Mineralwasser
Fruit juice and mineral water
Saft und Mineralwasser
Juice and mineral water
Saft und kohlensäurehaltiges Wasser
Juice and carbonated water
Cultural Tip
In Germany 'Sprudel' specifically refers to carbonated water, while 'Mineralwasser' can be still or sparkling. In Austria you’ll often hear 'Sodawasser' for the same drink. When ordering, saying 'Sprudel' makes it clear you want the fizzy version.