NOUN

Mittel/ˈmɪtl̩/means; medium; remedy

Mittel is a German noun that means means, medium, or remedy. It is pronounced /ˈmɪtl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Mittel".

Definitions

1.something used to achieve a goal or result(means; method)

a.means; way to do something

Das beste Mittel gegen Kälte ist warme Kleidung.The best way to fight the cold is warm clothing.

2.drug, remedy, or product for healing or cleaning(medicine; remedy)

a.medication or healing agent

Gegen Kopfschmerzen hilft dieses Mittel sehr gut.This remedy helps very well against headaches.

3.substance, material, or intermediary used in a process(material; substance/medium)

a.medium used for a purpose

Wasser ist ein wichtiges Mittel zur Energiegewinnung.Water is an important medium for generating energy.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Mitteldie Mittel
Genitivedes Mittelsder Mittel
Dativedem Mittelden Mitteln
Accusativedas Mitteldie Mittel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Mittel" mean in English?
"Mittel" means means, medium, or remedy. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Mittel"?
"Mittel" is pronounced /ˈmɪtl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Mittel" der, die, or das?
"Mittel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Mittel"?
The plural of "Mittel" is "Mittel".
What part of speech is "Mittel"?
"Mittel" is a noun in German.

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