die Mineralstoffe
Translation
minerals, mineral substances
Examples
Obst und Gemüse enthalten viele Mineralstoffe.
Fruit and vegetables contain many minerals.
Mineralstoffe sind für den Körper wichtig.
Minerals are important for the body.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as subject/object Use as a noun in a sentence. Mineralstoffe sind für den Körper wichtig.
Similar Words
Nährstoffe (nutrients), Vitamine (vitamins)
Etymology
Composed of 'Mineral' (mineral) and 'Stoffe' (substances). Literally 'mineral substances'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mineral water', which is full of 'Mineralstoffe'. The English and German words are very similar.