ungiftig
Translation
nontoxic, nonpoisonous
Examples
Diese Pilze sind ungiftig.
These mushrooms are nontoxic.
Das Spielzeug ist aus ungiftigem Material.
The toy is made of nontoxic material.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is nontoxic ... is nontoxic This substance is nontoxic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harmlos (harmless), unschädlich (harmless); Antonyms: giftig (poisonous), toxisch (toxic)
Etymology
Prefix un- (negation) + giftig (poisonous). Literally 'un-poisonous'. 'Gift' means poison.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'un-' is a common German prefix for negation, like 'un-' or 'non-' in English. If you know 'Gift' is poison, 'ungiftig' is easy to figure out.