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German word
Nahrungsmittel
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnaːʁʊŋsˌmɪtl̩/
Meaning
- neuter nounfood
Example
Ich kaufe Nahrungsmittel im Supermarkt.
I buy food at the supermarket.
More examples
In einigen Regionen sind Nahrungsmittel knapp.
In some regions, food is scarce.
Core concept
A supermarket shelf of edible and drinkable items that supply the body with nourishment.
Common phrases
biologische Nahrungsmittel
organic foods
knappe Nahrungsmittel
food in short supply
auf Nahrungsmittel angewiesen sein
depend on food
Similar words
Lebensmittel: Food products bought and sold for everyday meals.
Essen: A meal or prepared food that is actually eaten.
Nahrung: Food taken into the body to provide nourishment.
Definition in German
Alles, was zum Essen oder Trinken bestimmt ist und dem Körper Energie oder Nährstoffe liefert.
Word origin
Nahrungsmittel combines Nahrung, meaning nourishment, with Mittel, meaning means or agent, and denotes something that provides nourishment.
Usage tips
- Nahrungsmittel is more formal and general than everyday Lebensmittel and often appears in official or scientific contexts.
Other meanings
- groceriesnoun
Related words
- Nahrungsmittelindustriefood industrynoun
- Nahrungsmittelknappheitfood shortagenoun