German word

Medizin

Pronunciation

IPA/mediˈtsiːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmedicine

Example

Ich nehme die Medizin jeden Morgen gegen meine Erkältung.

I take the medicine every morning for my cold.

Illustration for Medizin (medicine)

More examples

Ich muss heute Medizin kaufen, weil mein Vorrat leer ist.

I have to buy medicine today because my supply has run out.

Core concept

A remedy or body of knowledge directed at preventing, treating, or easing illness.

Common phrases

  • Medizin kaufen

    buy medicine

  • Medizin richtig dosieren

    dose medicine correctly

Similar words

Medikament: A drug used to control symptoms or treat an illness.
Arzneimittel: A formally manufactured medicinal product used in medical care.
Sirup: A sweet, thick liquid medicine taken by mouth.
Tablette: A solid medicine formed into a dose for swallowing.

Definition in German

Ein Mittel oder Produkt zur Vorbeugung, Behandlung oder Linderung von Krankheiten.

Word origin

German Medizin comes through Latin medicina, meaning healing or medical treatment, from Latin mederi, to heal.

Usage tips

  • Medizin can mean the field of medical science as well as a remedy, while Medikament or Arzneimittel is more precise for a drug or product.

Other meanings

  • medical sciencenoun

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