die Antibiotika
Translation
antibiotics
Examples
Der Arzt verschreibt Antibiotika.
The doctor prescribes antibiotics.
Diese Antibiotika wirken schnell.
These antibiotics work quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) nehmen to take ((sth.)) You have to take the antibiotics regularly.
((et4)) verschreiben to prescribe ((sth.)) The doctor prescribed antibiotics for me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: medication, drug, medicine
Etymology
From Greek 'anti' (against) + 'bios' (life). Meaning 'against life'.
Memory Tips
Think 'anti-bio'. It works 'against the life' of bacteria.