ungiftig
Translation
non-toxic, non-poisonous
Examples
Diese Pilze sind ungiftig.
These mushrooms are non-toxic.
Das Spielzeug ist aus ungiftigem Material.
The toy is made of non-toxic material.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is non-toxic ... is non-toxic This substance is non-toxic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harmlos (harmless), unschädlich (harmless); Antonyms: giftig (poisonous), toxisch (toxic)
Etymology
Prefix un- (negation) + giftig (poisonous). Literally 'un-poisonous'. 'Gift' means poison.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'un-' is a common German prefix for negation, like 'un-' or 'non-' in English. If you know 'Gift' is poison, 'ungiftig' is easy to figure out.