die Mineralien
Translation
minerals
Examples
Wasser enthält wichtige Mineralien.
Water contains important minerals.
Dieses Gestein ist reich an Mineralien.
This rock is rich in minerals.
Grammar Patterns
reich an+3 ((minerals)) sein to be rich in ((minerals)) Dieses Gestein ist reich an Mineralien.
((minerals)) enthalten to contain ((minerals)) Wasser enthält wichtige Mineralien.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mineralstoffe (mineral substances), Nährstoffe (nutrients), Spurenelemente (trace elements)
Etymology
From Latin 'minerale', meaning 'something mined'. Related to the word 'mine'.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, very similar to 'mineral' in English, making it easy to remember.