Desinfektionsmittel/dɛsʔɪnfɛkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌmɪtl̩/disinfectant; antiseptic; sterilizing agent
Desinfektionsmittel is a German noun that means disinfectant, antiseptic, or sterilizing agent. It is pronounced /dɛsʔɪnfɛkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌmɪtl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Desinfektionsmittel".
Definitions
1.a chemical or substance used to destroy or inactivate microorganisms(hygiene/medical)
a.preparation or liquid for disinfecting surfaces, hands, or instruments
Bitte benutzen Sie das Desinfektionsmittel am Eingang, bevor Sie das Krankenhaus betreten.—Please use the disinfectant at the entrance before you enter the hospital.
b.means of sterilizing or cleaning to prevent infections
Nach der Reinigung wird alles noch einmal mit Desinfektionsmittel behandelt.—After cleaning, everything is treated with disinfectant again.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Desinfektionsmittel | die Desinfektionsmittel |
| Genitive | des Desinfektionsmittels | der Desinfektionsmittel |
| Dative | dem Desinfektionsmittel | den Desinfektionsmitteln |
| Accusative | das Desinfektionsmittel | die Desinfektionsmittel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Desinfektionsmittel" mean in English?
- "Desinfektionsmittel" means disinfectant, antiseptic, or sterilizing agent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Desinfektionsmittel"?
- "Desinfektionsmittel" is pronounced /dɛsʔɪnfɛkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌmɪtl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Desinfektionsmittel" der, die, or das?
- "Desinfektionsmittel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Desinfektionsmittel"?
- The plural of "Desinfektionsmittel" is "Desinfektionsmittel".
- What part of speech is "Desinfektionsmittel"?
- "Desinfektionsmittel" is a noun in German.
