das Hausmittel
Translation
home remedy, household remedy
Examples
Gegen Husten hilft dieses alte Hausmittel.
This old home remedy helps for a cough.
Man behandelt es mit einfachen Hausmitteln.
It is treated with simple home remedies.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) A home remedy... Dieses Hausmittel hilft gut.
((mit+3)) with home remedies Man behandelt es mit Hausmitteln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Naturheilmittel; Antonyms: Medikament, Arznei
Etymology
Made up of 'Haus' (house) and 'Mittel' (means, remedy). A remedy that you have in the house.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Mittel' (remedy) that you can find in your 'Haus' (house), like tea with honey for a sore throat.