In German, sparkling water is called “Sprudelwasser” or “Mineralwasser mit Kohlensäure”.
Sprudelwasser specifically refers to water that has been carbonated and is often used in casual conversation. On the other hand, Mineralwasser mit Kohlensäure translates to mineral water with carbonation, which might be found on menus or in more formal contexts.
This distinction is similar to how we use different terms in English, depending on the specific type of carbonated water we are referring to. So the next time you’re in Germany or speaking to a German speaker, you can confidently order your sparkling water by using either of these terms!