die Dosis, Dosen
dose
Menge eines Medikaments oder Stoffes, die man auf einmal oder innerhalb eines bestimmten Zeitraums einnimmt.
The German word "Dosis" is a noun meaning "dose". It refers to the measured quantity of a medication, drug, or any substance intended to be taken or applied.
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Word origin: The word is a loan from Latin dosis, meaning the same.
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Similar German words:
- Menge (amount)
- Portion (portion)
- Dosierung (dosage)
Differences:
- "Dosis" specifically refers to the fixed or recommended amount of a substance (often medicine).
- "Menge" or "Portion" are general terms for quantity or serving but don’t imply medicinal context.
- "Dosierung" refers to the act or process of administering doses, not the dose itself.
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Examples
Die Dosis entscheidet, ob ein Mittel Gift ist.noun
The dose determines if a substance is a poison.
Eine richtige Dosis kann sehr wichtig sein.noun
A correct dose can be very important.
Die Dosis macht das Gift.noun
The dose makes the poison.
Man braucht nur die passende Dosis.noun
One only needs the appropriate dose.
Nach der zweiten Dosis fühlte sie sich viel besser.noun
After the second dose she felt much better.
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