Omeprazol
Omeprazole is translated into German as Omeprazol.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
Omeprazol is the common term, whereas Omeprazolum is a variant specifically found in medical literature and pharmaceutical documentation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is neuter and is used with the definite article das, as in das Omeprazol.
Did you know?
- In German pharmacies, you might hear Omeprazol referred to as a Magenschutz, which translates to 'stomach protection'. This term describes the purpose of the drug rather than its chemical identity.
- The term Protonenpumpenhemmer is a classic example of a German compound noun. It combines 'proton', 'pump' and 'inhibitor' into a single long word to describe the drug class of Omeprazol.
- The pharmaceutical term Omeprazolum is not actually German but pharmacological Latin. This Latin form is still routinely used in German medical documentation and on medication packaging.
Examples in context
- In der medizinischen Fachliteratur wird oft über die Wirkung von Omeprazol geschrieben.Omeprazole is often discussed in medical literature.
- Ich brauche Omeprazol gegen Sodbrennen.I need omeprazole for heartburn.
- Ist das Omeprazol für dich?Is that omeprazole for you?
- Die Apotheke hat kein Omeprazol mehr vorrätig.The pharmacy no longer has omeprazole in stock.
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are in their kitchen discussing medicine.
- HannahHast du mein Omeprazol gesehen?Have you seen my omeprazole?
- LukasEs liegt oben auf dem Regal.It is up on the shelf.
- HannahDanke, Lukas, ich habe Magenschmerzen.Thanks, Lukas, I have stomach pain.
- LukasGute Besserung, Hannah.Get well soon, Hannah.
