das Schmerzmittel
Translation
painkiller, analgesic, pain reliever
Examples
Ich brauche ein starkes Schmerzmittel.
I need a strong painkiller.
Nehmen Sie dieses Schmerzmittel dreimal täglich.
Take this painkiller three times a day.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) to take ((sth.)) to take a painkiller
((sth.)) against ((sth.)) ((sth.)) for ((sth.)) a painkiller for headaches
Similar Words
Synonyms: Analgetikum, Schmerztablette (pain tablet)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Schmerz' (pain) + 'Mittel' (means, remedy, agent). Literally a 'remedy for pain'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schmerz' (pain) + 'Mittel' (remedy). A 'mittel' or 'middle-man' to stop the pain.