das Lebensmittel
Translation
food, groceries, provisions
Examples
Wir kaufen Lebensmittel im Supermarkt.
We buy groceries at the supermarket.
Obst und Gemüse sind gesunde Lebensmittel.
Fruit and vegetables are healthy foods.
Grammar Patterns
das Lebensmittel food, grocery item Fruit is a healthy food item.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nahrungsmittel, Esswaren; Antonyms: Gift (poison)
Etymology
From 'Leben' (life) + 'Mittel' (means). Literally 'means of life'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'means' or 'medium' for 'life'. This helps remember it means food/groceries.