mineral
der Mineralstoff, die Mineralstoffe
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mineral
An inorganic substance that the body needs for important functions and for building cells, obtained through food.
Der Mineralstoff Eisen ist für die Bildung des roten Blutfarbstoffs wichtig.
The mineral iron is important for the formation of the red blood pigment.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mineralstoffe |
| genitive | des Mineralstoffes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mineralstoff | die Mineralstoffe |
| accusative | den Mineralstoff | die Mineralstoffe |
| dative | dem Mineralstoff | den Mineralstoffen |
| genitive | des Mineralstoffes des Mineralstoffs | der Mineralstoffe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Mineralstoff' is made up of 'Mineral' (mineral) and 'Stoff' (substance). This compound refers to a substance from the field of minerals.
Auf der Verpackung steht, welche Mineralstoffe das Getränk enthält.
The packaging states which minerals the drink contains.
Common collocations include 'Mineralstoffe aufnehmen' (to consume minerals), 'Mineralstoffe enthalten' (to contain minerals), and 'wichtige Mineralstoffe' (important minerals). 'ein Mangel an Mineralstoffen' (a mineral deficiency) is also frequently used.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung hilft dabei, genügend Mineralstoffe aufzunehmen.
A balanced diet helps you consume enough minerals.
When expressing a deficiency, the dative normally follows 'an': 'ein Mangel an Mineralstoffen' (a mineral deficiency). This expression is particularly common in texts about nutrition and health.
Ein Mangel an Mineralstoffen kann zu Müdigkeit führen.
A mineral deficiency can lead to tiredness.
