English–German
“medicine” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/medikaˈmɛnt/
Example
Kann ich dieses Medikament ohne Rezept kaufen?
Can I buy this medicine without a prescription?
How to say “medicine” in German
“Medicine” in German is Medikament.
A prepared medical product selected for a particular health purpose, whether obtained by prescription or bought freely.
Example sentences with Medikament
Die Packungsbeilage des Medikaments nennt mögliche Nebenwirkungen.
The package insert for the medicine lists possible side effects.
Tips for using Medikament
- German distinguishes an individual Medikament from Medizin, which can also mean medicine as a field or treatment in general.
Other German words for “medicine”
Ich nehme die Medizin jeden Morgen gegen meine Erkältung.
I take the medicine every morning for my cold.
Das Präparat hilft gegen Kopfschmerzen.
The medicine helps with headaches.
Viele Arzneimittel haben Nebenwirkungen.
Many medicines have side effects.