Meaning 1technical · 82%
A prepared medicine or pharmaceutical product intended for a particular use.
Natural examples
Das Präparat sollte kühl und trocken gelagert werden.
The medication should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Präparat gegen die Entzündung.
The doctor prescribed a medication for the inflammation.
Vor der Einnahme las sie die Hinweise zum Präparat.
Before taking it, she read the medication instructions.
Usage note
Präparat is neuter: das Präparat; plural Präparate. It is more technical than Medikament and often names a specific product.
Mini-lesson: Präparat
A prepared medicine or pharmaceutical product intended for a particular use. Präparat is neuter: das Präparat; plural Präparate. It is more technical than Medikament and often names a specific product.
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