das Lebensmittel
Translation
food, groceries, foodstuffs
Examples
Der Geruch des Lebensmittels ist seltsam.
The smell of the foodstuff is strange.
Die Herkunft dieses Lebensmittels ist unklar.
The origin of this foodstuff is unclear.
Grammar Patterns
the price of ((sth.)) ((der Preis des Lebensmittels)) The price of the food is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nahrungsmittel, Esswaren, Proviant
Etymology
From 'Leben' (life) + 's' + 'Mittel' (means). Literally 'means of life'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'means' (Mittel) for 'life' (Leben). It's what keeps you alive.