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mixture
A mixture of various substances, usually liquids. The term is often used in pharmacy or chemistry, but can also refer more generally to a mixture.
Der Apotheker bereitete eine spezielle Mixtur gegen den Husten zu.
The pharmacist prepared a special mixture for the cough.
mixture
A mixture of different, often abstract or unlike elements.
Der Film war eine seltsame Mixtur aus Komödie und Horror.
The film was a strange mixture of comedy and horror.
The word 'Mixtur' (mixture) belongs to the word family of 'mixen' (to mix). It comes from Latin and means 'mixture'. If you know 'mixen', you can easily work out the meaning of 'Mixtur'.
Der Barkeeper mixte eine exotische Mixtur aus verschiedenen Säften.
The bartender mixed an exotic mixture of different juices.
In the context of liquids or substances, 'Mixtur' (mixture) is often used with verbs like 'zubereiten' (to prepare), 'herstellen' (to produce/make), or 'anrühren' (to mix up). The composition is usually described with the preposition 'aus' (from/of).
Die Salbe ist eine Mixtur aus verschiedenen Heilkräutern.
The ointment is a mixture of various medicinal herbs.
When 'Mixtur' (mixture) describes abstract things, it is often used with the structure 'eine Mixtur aus [Element A] und [Element B]' (a mixture of [Element A] and [Element B]). Typical adjectives are 'seltsam' (strange), 'interessant' (interesting), or 'explosiv' (explosive).
Seine Musik ist eine faszinierende Mixtur aus Jazz und elektronischen Klängen.
His music is a fascinating mixture of jazz and electronic sounds.
mixture
Mischung is the neutral, generally used word for different components, including liquids. Mixtur also refers to such a combination, but often sounds technical or evaluative and is used especially for liquid substances. In everyday situations, Mischung is usually the better choice; use Mixtur in a specialized or striking context.
Der Apotheker bereitete eine Mixtur aus mehreren flüssigen Stoffen zu.
The pharmacist prepared a mixture of several liquid substances.
Die Mischung aus Saft und Wasser schmeckt den Kindern gut.
The children like the mixture of juice and water.
