1.
to drink
The standard verb for drinking liquids. Used for water, tea, coffee, alcohol, and any other beverages. Can also be used for taking medicine (薬を飲む).
2.
to swallow
Used for swallowing pills or capsules. Also used figuratively for accepting something difficult (e.g., 条件を飲む - to swallow/accept conditions).
TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞 (transitive). No pair verb. Pattern: Xを飲む (drink X).
ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. 飲んでいる = 'is drinking.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 水を飲む (drink water)
- 薬を飲む (take medicine)
- お酒を飲む (drink alcohol)
- 飲み物 (beverage)
Godan verb with irregular te-form: む → んで.
Related: 食べる (to eat).
Related Words
See also:
食べる