der Nährstoff
Translation
nutrient
Examples
Pflanzen brauchen Nährstoffe zum Wachsen.
Plants need nutrients to grow.
Der Boden ist arm an Nährstoffen.
The soil is poor in nutrients.
Grammar Patterns
rich in ((nutrients)) Vegetables are rich in nutrients. Gemüse ist reich an Nährstoffen.
poor in ((nutrients)) White bread is poor in nutrients. Weißbrot ist arm an Nährstoffen.
Similar Words
das Vitamin (vitamin), der Mineralstoff (mineral)
Etymology
From 'nähren' (to nourish) and 'Stoff' (substance, material). Literally a 'nourishing substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'stuff' (Stoff) that 'nurtures' (nährt) you.