German · Body & Health
"Medicine" in German: Medikament
das Medikament
Note: also: die Medizin
Medicine (a drug) in German is das Medikament. Die Medizin can mean medicine as a field or a remedy. You take medicine with einnehmen: Ich nehme das Medikament.
At the pharmacy
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How to pronounce Medikament
Say it
meh-dee-kah-MENT
/medikaˈmɛnt/
meh-dee-kah-MENT. Stress MENT. Soft final t.
"Medicine" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Medikament | the medicine / medication A specific drug or dose. | A specific drug or dose. |
| die Medizin | medicine (field or remedy) Also the academic subject. | Also the academic subject. |
| Medikamente einnehmen | to take medication Standard verb combo. | Standard verb combo. |
| verschreibungspflichtig | prescription-only Pharmacy label talk. | Pharmacy label talk. |
How to use Medikament in real life
- 1At the pharmacy
Brauche ich für dieses Medikament ein Rezept?
Do I need a prescription for this medicine?
Dieses Medikament.
- 2Morning routine
Ich nehme das Medikament nach dem Frühstück.
I take the medicine after breakfast.
Das Medikament + einnehmen sense.
- 3Reminder
Vergiss dein Medikament nicht vor der Reise.
Don't forget your medicine before the trip.
Dein Medikament.
Mistakes English speakers make with Medikament
Incorrect: die Medikament
Correct: das Medikament
Medikament is neuter: das.
Incorrect: Ich esse mein Medikament.
Correct: Ich nehme mein Medikament.
Use einnehmen/nehmen, not essen, for medicine.
Good to know
Apotheken in Germany are strict about prescription drugs. Medikament is the concrete pill or bottle; Medizin is broader and also means medical studies.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sorting pills before a trip
ChatPal
Hast du genug Medikament für zwei Wochen?
Do you have enough medicine for two weeks?
You
Ja. Ich packe das Medikament in mein Handgepäck.
Yes. I'm packing the medicine in my carry-on.
ChatPal
Gut. Manche Medikamente brauchen Kühlung.
Good. Some medicines need cooling.
You
Meins nicht. Das Medikament ist in einer Dose.
Mine doesn't. The medicine is in a tin.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Medicine" in German
How do you say medicine?
Das Medikament for a drug; die Medizin is broader.
Take medicine?
Ein Medikament einnehmen.
Gender?
Neuter: das Medikament.
Prescription?
Ask Brauche ich ein Rezept für dieses Medikament?
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