die Pille
Translation
pill, tablet, the pill
Examples
Ich muss jeden Tag eine Pille nehmen.
I have to take a pill every day.
Sie verhütet mit der Pille.
She uses the pill for contraception.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) nehmen to take a pill I have to take a pill every day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tablette (tablet), Kapsel (capsule)
Etymology
From Latin 'pilula', meaning 'little ball'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'pill', making it very easy to remember.