Nomen

der Bestandteil

component, part, ingredient, constituent

Wasser ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Körpers.

Water is an important component of the body.

Das Gerät besteht aus vielen kleinen Bestandteilen.

The device consists of many small parts.

a Bestandteil of sth. a component of sth. Proteins are an essential component of our food.

Synonyms: Komponente, Element, Zutat; Antonyms: das Ganze (the whole)

From 'bestehen' (to consist of) + 'Teil' (part). Literally a 'consisting part'.

Imagine taking something apart. Each 'Teil' (part) that it 'besteht' (consists) of is a 'Bestandteil'.

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