die Arznei
Translation
medicine, drug, remedy
Examples
Diese Arznei hilft gegen Kopfschmerzen.
This medicine helps with headaches.
Der Arzt verschrieb mir eine Arznei.
The doctor prescribed me a medicine.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((sth.)) to take medicine You have to take the medicine regularly.
Similar Words
Medikament (medication), Heilmittel (remedy)
Etymology
Related to 'Arzt' (doctor). From Old High German 'arzanī' meaning 'medical art'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Arzt' (doctor) giving you 'Arznei' (medicine). The words are closely related.