das Nahrungsmittel
Translation
food, foodstuff, groceries, provisions
Examples
Obst und Gemüse sind gesunde Nahrungsmittel.
Fruit and vegetables are healthy foods.
Wir kaufen unsere Nahrungsmittel auf dem Markt.
We buy our groceries at the market.
Grammar Patterns
to buy ((Nahrungsmittel)) Nahrungsmittel kaufen We need to buy some food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lebensmittel, Speise, Proviant
Etymology
From 'Nahrung' (nourishment) + 'Mittel' (means). Literally a 'means of nourishment'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'means' ('Mittel') you use to get 'nourishment' ('Nahrung').