das Antibiotikum
Translation
antibiotic
Examples
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Antibiotikum.
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic.
Dieses Antibiotikum wirkt gegen die Infektion.
This antibiotic works against the infection.
Grammar Patterns
to take an antibiotic ((et4 nehmen)) You have to take the antibiotic regularly.
an antibiotic ((against sth.)) ((gegen+4)) The doctor gave me an antibiotic against the inflammation.
Similar Words
Synonym: Penizillin (penicillin)
Etymology
International word from Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'bios' (life). A substance that works 'against life' (of bacteria).
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English word 'antibiotic'. 'Anti' (against) + 'Bio' (life).