fertilizer
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fertilizer
A substance that is added to soil or plants to supply them with nutrients and promote their growth.
Für ein gutes Wachstum benötigen die Tomaten regelmäßig Dünger.
For good growth, the tomatoes need fertilizer regularly.
'Der Dünger' (fertilizer) belongs to the word family of the verb 'düngen' (to fertilize). When you fertilize plants, you give them Dünger (fertilizer).
Im Frühling dünge ich meine Rosen mit einem speziellen Dünger.
In spring, I fertilize my roses with a special fertilizer.
The type of fertilizer is often described more precisely. Typical combinations are 'organischer Dünger' (organic fertilizer), 'mineralischer Dünger' (mineral fertilizer), or 'flüssiger Dünger' (liquid fertilizer).
Für den Gemüseanbau verwende ich nur organischen Dünger.
For growing vegetables, I only use organic fertilizer.
In connection with 'Dünger' (fertilizer), the verbs 'ausbringen' (to spread/apply), 'verwenden' (to use), or 'zugeben' (to add) are often used.
Der Bauer bringt den Dünger auf dem Feld aus.
The farmer spreads the fertilizer on the field.
crap / manure
'der Mist' and 'der Dünger' can both be important in gardening or agriculture because they can help plants grow. 'Dünger' is the general term for substances that give nutrients to the soil. This can be natural or artificial. 'Mist' is one specific type of it: the excrement of farm animals, often mixed with straw. Learners may confuse the words because manure is used as fertilizer. But not every fertilizer is manure. If you are speaking generally about plant care, 'Dünger' fits. If you are specifically talking about animal waste from the stable, 'Mist' fits.
Für die Tomaten kauft Lena im Gartencenter einen passenden Dünger.
Lena buys a suitable fertilizer for the tomatoes at the garden center.
Im Herbst bringt der Bauer Mist auf die Felder.
In autumn, the farmer spreads manure on the fields.