laxeermiddel
neuter
The English word 'laxative' is translated to Dutch as laxeermiddel.
In Dutch, laxeermiddel refers to a substance that has a laxative effect.
Meaning: substance with a laxative effect (noun)
Which one should you use?
While laxeermiddel is the noun used for the substance itself, you should use the adjective laxerend to describe an effect, such as in the phrase een laxerend effect (a laxative effect). Additionally, purgerend can be used as a synonym for laxerend when you are referring to a stronger, more intense purging effect.
Related words
Did you know?
- While laxeermiddel is the medical term, the colloquial phrase de boel laten lopen is often used to describe the outcome of using one.
- The Dutch adjective lax refers to a person who lacks discipline or is disorganized, though it shares a linguistic root with laxeermiddel.
- In Dutch, the word middel used in laxeermiddel is the same word used to describe the 'medium' an artist uses, such as oil or watercolor.
Examples in context
- Ik heb een laxeermiddel nodig.I need a laxative.
- Kunt u mij alstublieft een ontlastingsmiddel aanbevelen?Could you please recommend me a laxative?
- Heb je misschien een laxeerpil die je kunt aanbevelen?Do you have any laxative pill you can recommend?
- Ik moet dringend een stoelgangmiddel kopen.I urgently need to buy a laxative.
- Dit laxeermiddel werkt heel snel.This laxative works very quickly.
- Er zit een laxeermiddel in de drank.There is a laxative in the drink.
Example conversation
Levi and Sophie are at a pharmacy.
- LeviIk zoek een goed laxeermiddel.I am looking for a good laxative.
- SophieWilt u een tablet of capsules?Would you like a tablet or capsules?
- LeviTabletten zijn prima voor mij.Tablets are fine for me.
- SophieHier is het beste laxeermiddel.Here is the best laxative.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “laxative” translations and entries laxeermiddel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
