German word

Mineral

Pronunciation

IPA/mɪneˈʁaːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmineral

Example

Das Mineral glitzert im Sonnenlicht.

The mineral sparkles in the sunlight.

Illustration for Mineral (mineral)

More examples

Ich trinke lieber Mineralwasser als Leitungswasser.

I prefer drinking mineral water to tap water.

Core concept

A defined solid substance formed in nature combines a characteristic composition with an ordered inner structure.

Common phrases

  • Mineralwasser

    mineral water

  • Mineralgehalt

    mineral content

  • Mineralstoffe

    minerals

Similar words

Gestein: Natural rock made of several minerals or compacted grains.
Mineralstoff: An inorganic nutrient in food that helps maintain bodily functions.

Definition in German

Ein Mineral ist ein natürliches, meist anorganisches, festes Material mit einer bestimmten chemischen Zusammensetzung und einer regelmäßigen Kristallstruktur.

Word origin

The noun Mineral entered German as a scientific borrowing based on Latin mineralis, 'of a mine,' from minera, 'mine.'

Usage tips

  • Mineral names a single mineral substance, while Gestein refers to rock that can consist of several minerals.

Related words

  • Mineralstoffmineral nutrientnoun
  • Mineralischmineraladjective

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