English–German

“pill” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɪlə/

Example

Ich nehme die Pille seit einem Jahr.

I've been taking the pill for a year.

Illustration for Pille (pill)

How to say “pill” in German

“Pill” in German is Pille.

A small hormonal tablet taken on a regular schedule to prevent pregnancy.

Full entry for Pille: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Pille

Nach dem Beratungsgespräch ist sie auf die Pille umgestiegen.

After the consultation, she switched to the pill.

Tips for using Pille

  • In everyday German, die Pille usually means the contraceptive pill, while a general tablet is often called eine Tablette.

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