noun
das Vitamin, -e
vitamin
Ein Stoff, den der Körper in kleinen Mengen braucht, um gesund zu bleiben und richtig zu funktionieren.
The German word "Vitamin" is a noun borrowed from Latin and English; it refers to an essential organic compound necessary for normal metabolism and health.
- It is not composed of smaller German words but comes from "vita" (Latin for "life") + "-amin" (chemical compound suffix in early naming).
- Meaning: a nutrient essential in small quantities for bodily functions.
Similar words:
- "Nährstoff" (nutrient)
- "Mineralstoff" (mineral)
Differences:
- "Vitamin" refers specifically to organic micronutrients vital for health,
- while "Nährstoff" is a broader term including vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, etc.,
- and "Mineralstoff" specifically refers to inorganic elements like iron or calcium.
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Examples
Er benötigt mehr Vitamin C.noun
He needs more vitamin C.
Diese Kapsel enthält viele Vitamine.noun
This capsule contains many vitamins.
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