fertilizer
das Düngemittel, die Düngemittel
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fertilizer
A substance that is added to soil or plants to promote growth and provide them with important nutrients.
Der Bauer brachte im Frühjahr Düngemittel auf den Feldern aus.
The farmer spread fertilizer on the fields in spring.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Düngemittel |
| genitive | des Düngemittels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Düngemittel | die Düngemittel |
| accusative | das Düngemittel | die Düngemittel |
| dative | dem Düngemittel | den Düngemitteln |
| genitive | des Düngemittels | der Düngemittel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Düngemittel' (fertilizer) consists of the stem 'Düng-' and 'Mittel' (substance / agent). The component 'Mittel' shows that it is a substance or aid used for fertilizing.
Für die Zimmerpflanzen kauft sie ein flüssiges Düngemittel.
She buys liquid fertilizer for her houseplants.
Common collocations include 'Düngemittel ausbringen' (to spread fertilizer), 'Düngemittel verwenden' (to use fertilizer), and 'organische Düngemittel' (organic fertilizers). Especially in agriculture, the word often appears together with references to fields, soil, or plants.
Die Landwirte verwenden organische Düngemittel für ihre Gemüsefelder.
The farmers use organic fertilizers for their vegetable fields.
'Düngemittel' (fertilizer) is used particularly in agriculture, horticulture, and technical texts. These contexts often specify whether the fertilizer is mineral or organic.
Auf dem Etikett steht, dass das Düngemittel für Obstbäume geeignet ist.
The label says that the fertilizer is suitable for fruit trees.
