German Phrase
Wir haben Limo und Wasser.
Meaning
The sentence states that the speaker (and possibly others) possess or are offering both lemonade (Limo) and water. It is a simple declarative statement used to inform someone about the available drinks. In German, “Limo” is a casual term for a sweet, carbonated soft drink, while “Wasser” refers to plain drinking water.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at a gathering, a restaurant, or a meeting and want to let guests know what beverages are on hand. It works equally well in informal settings (friends at home) and semi‑formal contexts (office coffee break).
✦Grammar Breakdown
WirhabenLimoundWasser
Wir (personal pronoun)
First‑person plural pronoun meaning “we”. It is the subject of the sentence and triggers the verb ending –en in the present tense.
haben (present tense)
The verb “to have”. In the present tense with “wir” it is conjugated as “haben”. It is used to indicate possession or availability.
Limo (noun, short for Limonade)
Colloquial abbreviation for “Limonade”, a sweet carbonated soft drink. Treated as a feminine noun: die Limo.
und (coordinating conjunction)
Connects two nouns or noun phrases, equivalent to “and” in English.
Wasser (noun, neuter)
Means “water”. It is a neuter noun: das Wasser. No article is needed after “haben” when listing items.
🗨In Conversation
Wir haben Limo und Wasser.
We have soda and water.
Super, ich nehme ein Glas Wasser, bitte.
Great, I’ll have a glass of water, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir ist Limo und Wasser.
“ist” means “is” and cannot be used to express possession; you need the verb “haben”.
Wir haben die Limo und das Wasser.
After “haben” you don’t need an article before the listed items.
Wir haben Limo und das Wasser.
Adding “das” before “Wasser” sounds redundant in a simple list.
↔Alternatives
Wir haben Limonade und Wasser.
We have lemonade and water.
Wir haben Softdrinks und Wasser.
We have soft drinks and water.
Wir haben Erfrischungsgetränke und Wasser.
We have refreshing drinks and water.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, “Limo” is a popular shorthand for “Limonade”, especially among younger speakers. When offering drinks, it’s common to mention both a carbonated option and still water, as many people prefer one or the other. If you’re at a formal event, you might say “Wir haben Mineralwasser und Limonade” to sound a bit more polished.