bio
Translation
organic
Examples
Ich kaufe nur Bio-Gemüse.
I only buy organic vegetables.
Dieser Joghurt ist bio.
This yogurt is organic.
Grammar Patterns
Bio- + Noun (organic ...) I like to eat organic products.
sth. is bio (sth. is organic) Are these eggs organic?
Similar Words
Synonyms: ökologisch, organisch; Antonyms: konventionell, chemisch
Etymology
A shortening of 'biologisch' (biological), derived from the Greek word 'bios', meaning 'life'.
Memory Tips
Think of your 'bio' (biography) - the story of your life. 'Bio' food is all about natural life.