das Vitamin
Translation
vitamin
Examples
Orangen enthalten viel Vitamin C.
Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C.
Ein Mangel an Vitamin D ist häufig.
A lack of vitamin D is common.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) used as a subject or object Vitamine sind wichtig für die Gesundheit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nährstoff (nutrient), Mineralstoff (mineral)
Etymology
From Latin 'vita' (life) and 'amin' (amine). Coined as 'vital amine', an amine essential for life.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, so it's easy to remember. 'Vita' means life, so think of it as a substance for life.