protein
das Protein, die Proteine
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protein
A nutrient found in foods such as meat, fish, eggs, and legumes, important for building and maintaining the body. The German term is Eiweiß.
Sportler achten oft auf eine Ernährung, die reich an Proteinen ist, um Muskeln aufzubauen.
Athletes often pay attention to a diet that is rich in protein in order to build muscle.
protein
In biology and chemistry, a large, complex molecule made up of amino acids and responsible for numerous vital functions in organisms.
Hämoglobin ist das Protein in den roten Blutkörperchen, das Sauerstoff transportiert.
Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Proteine |
| genitive | des Proteins |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Protein | die Proteine |
| accusative | das Protein | die Proteine |
| dative | dem Protein | den Proteinen |
| genitive | des Proteins | der Proteine |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. In everyday life, sports, or cooking, it refers to the nutrient. In scientific or medical texts, the specific molecule is meant.
Dieser Joghurt hat besonders viele Proteine.
This yogurt has especially high levels of protein.
The term 'Protein' (protein) is often used in contexts such as fitness, modern nutrition, and science, and has a rather technical or modern sound.
Viele Fitness-Produkte werben mit ihrem hohen Protein-Gehalt.
Many fitness products advertise their high protein content.
'Protein-' (protein) is often used as the first part of compound words, especially in the area of nutrition. Typical examples are 'Proteinpulver' (protein powder), 'Proteinshake' (protein shake), or 'Proteinriegel' (protein bar).
Nach dem Training trinkt er immer einen Proteinshake.
After training, he always drinks a protein shake.
In a nutrition context, 'Protein' (protein) is often combined with adjectives or phrases like 'reich an' (rich in), 'tierisch' (animal-based), or 'pflanzlich' (plant-based). People also speak of proteins 'für den Muskelaufbau' (for muscle building).
Linsen sind eine gute Quelle für pflanzliche Proteine.
Lentils are a good source of plant-based protein.
protein / egg white
Protein and Eiweiß refer here to the same nutrient. Protein is used especially in scientific or medical texts. Eiweiß is the familiar term in conversations about nutrition and food; in this comparison, it does not refer to the liquid part of an egg.
Die Ernährungsstudie untersucht den Anteil an Protein in verschiedenen Hülsenfrüchten.
The nutrition study examines the protein content of various legumes.
Beim Einkaufen achte ich auf Lebensmittel mit viel Eiweiß.
When shopping, I look for foods that are high in protein.
