das Futtermittel
Translation
animal feed, fodder, feedstuff
Examples
Der Bauer kauft neues Futtermittel für die Kühe.
The farmer buys new feed for the cows.
Die Qualität des Futtermittels ist sehr wichtig.
The quality of the animal feed is very important.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) as a noun in a sentence The quality of the animal feed is important.
Similar Words
Tierfutter (animal feed), Nahrung (nourishment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Futter' (feed) and 'Mittel' (means, agent). Literally 'feed-agent' or 'feed-stuff'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'means' ('Mittel') to provide 'feed' ('Futter') to animals. Compare it to 'Lebensmittel' (food for humans).