Antibabypille
The German phrase for contraceptive pill is Antibabypille.
The term refers to the contraceptive pill.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Antibabypille is a common, colloquial way to refer to the contraceptive pill. In casual conversation, Germans often shorten the term to just Pille, which is the informal way to say it.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, the term Verhütungspille is used in addition to Antibabypille.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it takes the feminine article die. The plural form of the word is Antibabypillen.
Did you know?
- The word Antibabypille is a rare example of a German word incorporating an English loanword, Baby, to create a standard medical term used in everyday life.
- The term Antibabypille became a cultural symbol of the 'Sexualrevolution' in 1960s West Germany, marking a shift in social norms and gender roles.
- The word Pille is a diminutive of the Latin 'pilula', which means 'little ball'.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigung, haben Sie die Antibabypille auf Lager?Excuse me, do you have the contraceptive pill in stock?
- Ich benutze normalerweise die Pille Yasmin.I normally use the pill Yasmin.
- Sie nimmt die Antibabypille.She takes the contraceptive pill.
- Brauchst du die Antibabypille?Do you need the contraceptive pill?
- Die Antibabypille ist in der Schublade.The contraceptive pill is in the drawer.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are talking in their kitchen about pharmacy supplies.
- MaximilianHannah, hast du die Antibabypille gekauft?Hannah, did you buy the contraceptive pill?
- HannahJa, ich habe sie heute Morgen geholt.Yes, I picked it up this morning.
- MaximilianGut, ich wollte sichergehen, dass wir sie haben.Good, I wanted to make sure we have it.
- HannahKeine Sorge, sie liegt schon im Schrank.Don't worry, it is already in the cupboard.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Antibabypille, CC BY-SA 4.0.
