das Präparat
Translation
preparation, product, specimen
Examples
Der Arzt verschrieb ein neues Präparat.
The doctor prescribed a new preparation.
Wir untersuchen das Präparat unter dem Mikroskop.
We are examining the specimen under the microscope.
Grammar Patterns
a preparation ((against sth.acc)) Er nimmt ein Präparat gegen Kopfschmerzen.
Similar Words
Mittel (agent, remedy), Medikament (medication), Probe (sample)
Etymology
From Latin 'praeparare' (to prepare). A 'Präparat' is something that has been 'prepared' for a specific purpose.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'prepare'. A 'Präparat' is a substance that has been carefully prepared, either as medicine or as a lab specimen.