German · Body & Health
"Pill" in German: Tablette
die Tablette
Pill in German is die Tablette. Say eine Tablette nehmen or Die Tablette ist bitter. Die Pille often means the birth-control pill specifically.
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How to pronounce Tablette
Say it
tah-BLETT-uh
/taˈblɛtə/
tah-BLETT-uh. Stress on -blett-; soft final -e.
"Pill" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Tablette | pill / tablet General medication pill. | General medication pill. |
| die Tabletten | pills Plural. | Plural. |
| die Pille | the pill (often birth control) Specific meaning. | Specific meaning. |
| Tablette nehmen | to take a pill Core phrase. | Core phrase. |
How to use Tablette in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Nehmen Sie eine Tablette nach dem Essen.
Take one pill after eating.
Eine Tablette.
- 2Morning
Ich habe die Tablette schon genommen.
I've already taken the pill.
Die Tablette.
- 3Travel kit
Pack eine Tablette gegen Kopfschmerzen ein.
Pack a pill for headaches.
Eine Tablette.
Mistakes English speakers make with Tablette
Incorrect: der Tablette
Correct: die Tablette
Tablette is feminine: die Tablette.
Incorrect: die Pille for any tablet
Correct: die Tablette for a general pill
Pille often implies birth control.
Good to know
Pharmacists explain dosage carefully. For birth control, people usually say die Pille, not Tablette.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Feeling under the weather
ChatPal
Hast du eine Tablette gegen Fieber?
Do you have a pill for fever?
You
Ja, eine Tablette ist noch da.
Yes, one pill is left.
ChatPal
Gut. Nimm die Tablette mit Wasser.
Good. Take the pill with water.
You
Mach ich. Danke.
Will do. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pill" in German
Pill / tablet?
Die Tablette.
Birth-control pill?
Usually die Pille.
Take a pill?
Eine Tablette nehmen.
Gender?
Feminine: die Tablette.
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