English–German

“poison” in German

German

Alsovergiften

Pronunciation

IPA/gɪft/

Example

Im Labor sind alle Gifte sicher verschlossen.

All poisons in the lab are safely locked away.

Illustration for Gift (poison)

How to say “poison” in German

“Poison” in German is Gift.

A sealed vial marked with a skull, holding a hidden danger that harms the body when it gets inside.

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

Example sentences with Gift

Im Boden wurden Spuren von Gift gefunden.

Traces of poison were found in the soil.

Tips for using Gift

  • German Gift is a false friend of English gift; the usual German word for a present is Geschenk.

Other German words for “poison”

Das Wasser vergiftet die Fische.

The water poisons the fish.

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