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supplement
An addition or extra that completes or improves something. Often used for dietary supplements such as vitamins or protein.
Viele Sportler nehmen nach dem Training ein Protein-Supplement zu sich.
Many athletes take a protein supplement after training.
supplement
An insert or supplementary volume to a publication such as a newspaper, magazine, or book, containing additional information.
Die Sonntagszeitung enthielt ein umfangreiches Supplement zum Thema Reisen.
The Sunday newspaper included an extensive supplement on the topic of travel.
supplement
In linguistics, a sentence element that is not required by the verb but provides additional information, e.g. about place, time, or manner. It is a free adjunct.
Im Satz „Sie liest am Abend ein Buch“ ist „am Abend“ ein temporales Supplement.
In the sentence 'Sie liest am Abend ein Buch' (She reads a book in the evening), 'am Abend' (in the evening) is a temporal supplement.
The meaning of 'Supplement' (supplement) becomes clear from context. In connection with sports or nutrition, dietary supplements are meant. With newspapers or books, it is an insert or supplement. In linguistics, it is a technical term.
Dieses Magazin hat ein monatliches Supplement für Technik-Fans.
This magazine has a monthly supplement for technology fans.
In the field of nutrition, 'Supplement' (supplement) is often combined with the verb 'einnehmen' (to take) or 'zu sich nehmen' (to consume/take). Common compounds are 'Vitamin-Supplement' (vitamin supplement) or 'Eisen-Supplement' (iron supplement).
Nach dem Arztbesuch nimmt sie nun täglich ein Eisen-Supplement ein.
After the doctor's appointment, she now takes an iron supplement every day.
As an insert in a publication, 'Supplement' (supplement) is often used with prepositions like 'in' (in) or 'zu' (to/for). For example, people speak of a 'Supplement in der Zeitung' (a supplement in the newspaper) or 'einem Supplement zum Lexikon' (a supplement to the encyclopedia).
Zu dem Wörterbuch ist ein neues Supplement mit modernen Begriffen erschienen.
A new supplement with modern terms has been published for the dictionary.
This meaning of 'Supplement' (supplement) is a technical term from linguistics. This usage does not occur in normal everyday language.
In der Grammatikvorlesung haben wir den Unterschied zwischen Komplementen und Supplementen gelernt.
In the grammar lecture, we learned the difference between complements and supplements.
side dish / insert
In publications, Beilage and Supplement can both contain additional information. Beilage emphasizes a separate sheet or booklet included with the main publication. Supplement refers to an additional volume or section of a publication and highlights its function as a content supplement.
Die Zeitschrift veröffentlicht ein Supplement mit zusätzlichen Reisetipps.
The magazine is publishing a supplement with additional travel tips.
Der heutigen Zeitung liegt eine Beilage mit Reisetipps bei.
Today's newspaper includes an insert with travel tips.
