Beer in different languages
How to say “Beer” in 67 different languages, each written out, romanized and pronounced, and checked for natural everyday use. Tap the speaker to hear it, then practise saying it yourself in the SPAIKING app.
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“Beer” in 67 languages at a glance
| Language | “Beer” | Pronunciation | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | cerveza | ser-veh-sah | You can use 'cerveza' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇫🇷 French | bière | byair | You can use 'bière' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing your favorite types of beer |
| 🇯🇵 Japanese | ビール | bee-roo | You can use this word when ordering at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇮🇹 Italian | birra | beer-rah | You can use 'birra' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇩🇪 German | Bier | beer | You can use the word 'Bier' in almost any casual conversation about drinks |
| 🇰🇷 Korean | 맥주 | maek-joo | You can use '맥주' when talking about beer in general |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese | 啤酒 | pee-jyoh | You can use this word when ordering drinks at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇷🇺 Russian | пиво | pee-vah | You can use 'пиво' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇧🇷 Portuguese | cerveja | ser-veh-zhah | You can use 'cerveja' in any context where you want to refer to beer |
| 🇸🇦 Arabic | بيرة | beer-ah | You can use the word 'بيرة' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇮🇳 Hindi | बीयर | beer | You can use the word 'बीयर' when ordering drinks at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇬🇧 English | beer | beer | You can use the word 'beer' when ordering drinks at a bar or discussing your favorite beverages with friends |
| 🇳🇱 Dutch | bier | beer | You can use 'bier' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇸🇪 Swedish | öl | uhl | You can use 'öl' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇩🇰 Danish | øl | uhl | You can use 'øl' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beer with friends |
| 🇵🇱 Polish | piwo | pee-voh | You can use 'piwo' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing your favorite beverages |
| 🇹🇷 Turkish | bira | bee-rah | You can use 'bira' when ordering at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesian | bir | beer | You can use the word 'bir' when ordering drinks at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnamese | bia | bee-ah | You can use 'bia' when ordering drinks at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇺🇦 Ukrainian | пиво | pee-voh | You can use 'пиво' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇹🇭 Thai | เบียร์ | bee-ah | You can use the word 'เบียร์' when ordering drinks at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇬🇷 Greek | μπύρα | bee-rah | You can use the word 'μπύρα' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇵🇭 Tagalog | serbesa | ser-beh-sah | You can use 'serbesa' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇮🇱 Hebrew | בירה | bee-rah | You can use the word 'בירה' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇳🇴 Norwegian | øl | uhl | You can use 'øl' when ordering a beer at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇷🇴 Romanian | bere | beh-reh | You can use the word 'bere' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇨🇿 Czech | pivo | pee-voh | You can use 'pivo' when ordering a beer at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇭🇺 Hungarian | sör | shur | You can use the word 'sör' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇫🇮 Finnish | olut | oh-loot | You can use 'olut' when ordering a beer at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇵🇰 Urdu | بیر | beer | You can use the word 'بیر' when talking about alcoholic drinks in social settings |
| 🇷🇸 Serbian | pivo | pee-voh | You can use the word 'pivo' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇭🇷 Croatian | pivo | pee-voh | You can use 'pivo' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgarian | бира | bee-rah | You can use 'бира' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇸🇰 Slovak | pivo | pee-voh | You can use the word 'pivo' when ordering a beer at a bar or discussing your favorite drinks |
| 🇮🇳 Tamil | பீர் | peer | You can use the word 'பீர்' when ordering at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇮🇳 Telugu | బీర్ | beer | You can use this word when ordering drinks at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇧🇩 Bengali | বিয়ার | bee-yar | You can use this word when ordering drinks at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇲🇾 Malay | bir | beer | You can use 'bir' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇮🇷 Persian | آبجو | ahb-jo | You can use 'آبجو' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇳🇵 Nepali | बियर | bee-yar | You can use the word 'बियर' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇦🇱 Albanian | birrë | beer-ruh | You can use the word 'birrë' when ordering a beer at a bar or discussing your favorite types of beer with friends |
| 🇮🇳 Malayalam | ബിയര് | bee-yar | You can use the word 'ബിയര്' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇮🇳 Kannada | ಬೀರ್ | beer | You can use the word 'ಬೀರ್' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇮🇳 Marathi | बिअर | bee-yar | You can use the word 'बिअर' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇮🇳 Gujarati | બિયર | bee-yar | You can use the word 'બિયર' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇰🇪 Swahili | bira | bee-rah | You can use the word 'bira' when ordering a beer at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇿🇦 Afrikaans | bier | beer | You can use the word 'bier' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing your favorite types of beer |
| 🇮🇪 Irish | beoir | byor | You can use 'beoir' when ordering a drink at a pub or discussing your favorite beverages |
| 🏴 Welsh | cwrw | kur-oo | You can use 'cwrw' when ordering a beer at a pub or discussing your favorite drinks with friends |
| 🏛️ Latin | cervisia | ker-WEE-zee-ah | You can use 'cervisia' when ordering a beer at a tavern or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🌺 Hawaiian | pia | pee-ah | You can use 'pia' when ordering a beer at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇳🇿 Maori | pia | pee-ah | You can use 'pia' when ordering a beer at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇿🇦 Zulu | ubhiya | oo-bee-yah | You can use 'ubhiya' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇳🇬 Yoruba | biya | bee-yah | You can use 'biya' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇳🇬 Hausa | biyar | bee-yar | You can use 'biyar' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇸🇴 Somali | biir | beer | You can use the word 'biir' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇮🇸 Icelandic | bjór | byor | You can use 'bjór' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beer with friends |
| 🇪🇸 Catalan | cervesa | ser-veh-sah | You can use 'cervesa' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇲🇲 Burmese | ဘီယာ | bee-yah | You can use this word when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇰🇭 Khmer | បៀរ | bee-uh | You can use this word when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇱🇰 Sinhala | බියර් | beer | You can use the word 'බියර්' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
| 🇱🇦 Lao | ເບຍ | bay | You can use the word 'ເບຍ' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇪🇹 Amharic | ቢራ | bee-rah | You can use this word when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇬🇪 Georgian | ბირი | bee-ree | You can use 'ბირი' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends |
| 🇦🇲 Armenian | գարեջուր | gah-reh-joor | You can use this word when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant |
| 🇦🇫 Pashto | بېرو | beh-roh | You can use the word 'بېرو' when talking about beer in casual settings |
| 🇵🇰 Sindhi | بئير | beer | You can use this word when ordering drinks at a bar or discussing beverages with friends |
Beer in Hindi
बीयर (beer)
You can use the word 'बीयर' when ordering drinks at a bar or discussing beverages with friends. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. In India, beer is popular among young adults and is often enjoyed during social gatherings.
Examples
- क्या आप बीयर पीना चाहेंगे?
Would you like to drink beer? - बीयर ठंडी होनी चाहिए।
The beer should be cold.
Other ways to say it
- बियर: a more anglicized pronunciation, commonly used in casual settings
Beer in Swedish
öl (uhl)
You can use 'öl' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It's also common to refer to beer in casual conversations with friends. If you're discussing different types of beer, you might specify the kind, like 'lager' or 'IPA'.
Examples
- Jag skulle vilja ha en öl, tack.
I would like a beer, please. - Vi dricker öl på fredagskvällar.
We drink beer on Friday nights.
Other ways to say it
- bärs: a casual term often used in informal settings
- lager: refers specifically to a type of beer
Beer in Danish
øl (uhl)
You can use 'øl' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing beer with friends. It is the standard term for beer in Denmark. 'Bajer' is more casual and often used among friends.
Examples
- Jeg vil gerne have en øl.
I would like a beer.
Other ways to say it
- bajer: a casual term often used in informal settings
Beer in Russian
пиво (pee-vah)
You can use 'пиво' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends. It's a standard term that everyone understands. 'Пивко' is more informal and can be used among friends. Both terms are widely accepted in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Я хочу выпить пиво.
I want to drink beer. - Где можно купить хорошее пиво?
Where can I buy good beer?
Other ways to say it
- пивко: a casual and affectionate term for beer
Beer in Ukrainian
пиво (pee-voh)
You can use 'пиво' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends. It's a standard term that everyone understands. Use 'пивко' when you want to sound more casual or friendly.
Examples
- Я хочу випити пиво.
I want to drink beer. - Давай замовимо пиво на вечірку.
Let's order beer for the party.
Other ways to say it
- пивко: a casual and affectionate term for beer
Beer in Greek
μπύρα (bee-rah)
You can use the word 'μπύρα' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It is also common to use it when discussing types of beer with friends. In casual settings, you might hear 'μπυρίτσα' instead.
Examples
- Θα ήθελα μια μπύρα, παρακαλώ.
I would like a beer, please. - Ποιες μπύρες έχετε;
What beers do you have?
Other ways to say it
- μπυρίτσα: a casual term often used among friends
Beer in Polish
piwo (pee-voh)
You can use 'piwo' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing your favorite beverages. It's a common word in social settings. The diminutive 'piwko' is often used among friends or in informal situations.
Examples
- Chciałbym zamówić piwo.
I would like to order a beer.
Other ways to say it
- piwko: a diminutive form, often used in casual contexts
Beer in Vietnamese
bia (bee-ah)
You can use 'bia' when ordering drinks at a bar or restaurant. It's a casual term that fits well in social settings. You might also hear it in conversations about parties or gatherings. If you're in a place that serves beer, it's the word to use.
Examples
- Cho tôi một chai bia.
Give me a bottle of beer. - Chúng ta đi uống bia nhé.
Let's go drink beer.
Other ways to say it
- bia hơi: used to refer to draft beer, especially in northern Vietnam
- bia tươi: means fresh beer, often used in restaurants
Beer in Turkish
bira (bee-rah)
You can use 'bira' when ordering at a bar or restaurant. It's also common to use it when discussing drinks with friends. In casual settings, you might hear it more often than in formal conversations.
Examples
- Bir bira alabilir miyim?
Can I have a beer? - Bira içmeyi seviyorum.
I love drinking beer.
Other ways to say it
- şerbet: used in some regions to refer to sweet drinks, not specifically beer
Beer in Arabic
بيرة (beer-ah)
You can use the word 'بيرة' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends. It is commonly used in casual conversations. The term 'جعة' may be used in more formal contexts or written texts.
Examples
- أريد بيرة من فضلك.
I would like a beer, please. - هل تحب شرب البيرة؟
Do you like drinking beer?
Other ways to say it
- جعة: more formal or literary term
Beer in Italian
birra (beer-rah)
You can use 'birra' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It's also common to discuss beer in social settings. If you're talking about a specific type of beer, you might use variants like 'bionda' or 'rossa'.
Examples
- Vorrei una birra, per favore.
I would like a beer, please. - Questa birra è molto buona.
This beer is very good.
Other ways to say it
- bionda: used to refer specifically to pale lager beers
- rossa: used to refer to red beers or ales
Beer in Finnish
olut (oh-loot)
You can use 'olut' when ordering a beer at a bar or restaurant. It is the standard term for beer in Finnish. 'Kalja' is more casual and can be used among friends. If you are discussing specific types of beer, you might use 'pilsner'.
Examples
- Voinko saada oluen?
Can I have a beer? - Mikä olut on suosikkisi?
What is your favorite beer?
Other ways to say it
- kalja: a casual term often used in informal settings
- pilsner: used when referring to a specific type of beer
Beer in Dutch
bier (beer)
You can use 'bier' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It is also used in casual conversations about beverages. When discussing different types of beer, you might specify 'pils' or 'speciaalbier'.
Examples
- Ik drink graag een koud biertje.
I like to drink a cold beer. - Wat voor bier heb je?
What kind of beer do you have?
Other ways to say it
- pils: commonly used for lager beer
- speciaalbier: refers to craft or specialty beers
Beer in Welsh
cwrw (kur-oo)
You can use 'cwrw' when ordering a beer at a pub or discussing your favorite drinks with friends. It's a casual term that fits well in social settings. If you want to compliment a beer, you might say 'cwrw da'.
Examples
- Hoffwn i gynnig cwrw i chi.
I would like to offer you a beer.
Other ways to say it
- cwrw da: used to mean 'good beer'
- cwrw lleol: refers to 'local beer'
Beer in Hungarian
sör (shur)
You can use the word 'sör' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It's also common to use it when discussing beverages with friends. In Hungary, beer is a popular choice during social gatherings.
Examples
- Kérek egy sört.
I would like a beer.
Other ways to say it
- söröcske: a casual, affectionate term often used among friends
Beer in Croatian
pivo (pee-voh)
You can use 'pivo' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It is a standard term understood across Croatia. Friends often use it casually when discussing their favorite types of beer.
Examples
- Želim jedno pivo, molim.
I would like a beer, please. - Koje pivo preporučuješ?
Which beer do you recommend?
Other ways to say it
- pivica: a casual, affectionate term often used among friends
- pivo s limunom: refers to beer with lemon, popular in some regions
Beer in Afrikaans
bier (beer)
You can use the word 'bier' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing your favorite types of beer. It is a casual term that fits well in social settings. Use 'pils' when referring specifically to lighter, lager-style beers.
Examples
- Ek hou van 'n koue bier op 'n warm dag.
I enjoy a cold beer on a warm day. - Wat is jou gunsteling tipe bier?
What is your favorite type of beer?
Other ways to say it
- bier: standard term used in all contexts
- pils: commonly used for lager-type beers
Beer in Tagalog
serbesa (ser-beh-sah)
You can use 'serbesa' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It is also common to use it when talking about beer in general. If you are discussing different types of beer, you might specify the brand or style.
Examples
- Gusto ko ng serbesa.
I want a beer. - Anong klaseng serbesa ang meron kayo?
What kind of beer do you have?
Other ways to say it
- alak: a more general term for alcoholic drinks
- pilsner: used when referring to a specific type of beer
Beer in Marathi
बिअर (bee-yar)
You can use the word 'बिअर' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It's commonly used in casual conversations among friends. If you're discussing different types of alcoholic beverages, 'बिअर' is the appropriate term to use.
Examples
- माझ्या मित्राला बिअर प्यायला आवडते.
My friend likes to drink beer.
Other ways to say it
- बीयर: used in some regions, especially in urban areas
Beer in Telugu
బీర్ (beer)
You can use this word when ordering drinks at a bar or discussing beverages with friends. It is commonly used in casual conversations. Be mindful of the context, as it refers specifically to the alcoholic drink.
Examples
- నాకు ఒక బీర్ కావాలి.
I want a beer.
Other ways to say it
- బీరు: used interchangeably in some regions
Beer in Norwegian
øl (uhl)
You can use 'øl' when ordering a beer at a bar or restaurant. It's also common to use it in casual conversations with friends. If you're discussing different types of beer, you might specify the kind, like 'pils' or 'håndverksøl'.
Examples
- Kan jeg få en øl?
Can I have a beer? - Vi skal ha øl på festen.
We will have beer at the party.
Other ways to say it
- pils: commonly used for lager beer
- håndverksøl: used for craft beer
Beer in Malay
bir (beer)
You can use 'bir' when ordering at a bar or discussing drinks with friends. It is commonly used in casual settings. In more formal contexts, you might refer to it as 'minuman keras'.
Examples
- Saya ingin memesan bir.
I would like to order a beer.
Other ways to say it
- minuman keras: used more formally or when referring to alcoholic drinks in general
Beer in French
bière (byair)
You can use 'bière' when ordering a drink at a bar or discussing your favorite types of beer. It's a common word in social settings. You might also hear it in casual conversations about food and drink.
Examples
- Je voudrais une bière, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a beer, please. - Cette bière est délicieuse.
This beer is delicious.
Other ways to say it
- une bière: used when referring to a specific beer
- de la bière: used when talking about beer in general
Beer in German
Bier (beer)
You can use the word 'Bier' in almost any casual conversation about drinks. It is appropriate in bars, restaurants, and social gatherings. When discussing types of beer, you might specify further, like 'Helles' or 'Weizenbier'.
Examples
- Ich hätte gerne ein Bier.
I would like a beer. - Trinkst du lieber Bier oder Wein?
Do you prefer beer or wine?
Other ways to say it
- Helles: a type of pale lager, commonly used in Bavaria
- Weizenbier: a wheat beer, popular in southern Germany
Beer in Indonesian
bir (beer)
You can use the word 'bir' when ordering drinks at a bar or restaurant. It is also common to refer to beer in casual conversations with friends. If you are discussing different types of beer, you might specify 'bir lokal' or 'bir import'.
Examples
- Saya ingin memesan bir.
I would like to order a beer. - Bir lokal sangat populer di sini.
Local beer is very popular here.
Other ways to say it
- bir lokal: used to refer to local beer brands
- bir import: used to refer to imported beer brands
Beer in Latin
cervisia (ker-WEE-zee-ah)
You can use 'cervisia' when ordering a beer at a tavern or discussing beverages with friends. It is a standard term that is understood in various contexts. Use it in both casual and formal conversations about beer.
Examples
- Cervisiam bibere volo.
I want to drink beer. - Cervisiae in taberna sunt optimae.
The beers in the tavern are the best.
Other ways to say it
- cervisiae: used in the genitive case, often in formal contexts
- potio: means 'drink' and can refer to beer in a broader sense
Beer in Spanish
cerveza (ser-veh-sah)
You can use 'cerveza' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It's a casual term that works in most settings. If you're in a more informal context, you might hear 'birra' instead.
Examples
- Quiero una cerveza, por favor.
I want a beer, please.
Other ways to say it
- birra: more commonly used in some Latin American countries
Beer in Korean
맥주 (maek-joo)
You can use '맥주' when talking about beer in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it when ordering at a bar or discussing your favorite drinks with friends.
Examples
- 저는 맥주를 좋아해요.
I like beer. - 생맥주 한 잔 주세요.
Please give me a draft beer.
Other ways to say it
- 맥주 한 잔: used when ordering a beer
- 생맥주: refers to draft beer
Beer in Bulgarian
бира (bee-rah)
You can use 'бира' when ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant. It's also common to use it in casual conversations with friends. If you're discussing types of beer, you can use it in various contexts.
Examples
- Искам една бира, моля.
I would like a beer, please.
Other ways to say it
- пиво: more formal or literary term
Beer in Tamil
பீர் (peer)
You can use the word 'பீர்' when ordering at a bar or restaurant. It is commonly used in casual conversations among friends. If you are in a more formal setting, you might want to specify the type of beer.
Examples
- நான் ஒரு பீர் ஆர்டர் செய்கிறேன்.
I am ordering a beer.
Other ways to say it
- குடி: used informally to refer to beer
Frequently asked
How do you say “Beer” in different languages?
Spanish: cerveza · French: bière · Japanese: ビール · Italian: birra · German: Bier · Korean: 맥주.
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