Pestizid
neuter
The English word pesticide is translated into German as Pestizid.
Pestizid refers to a substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests.
Meaning: substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests (noun)
Which one should you use?
A common, more descriptive alternative to Pestizid is Schädlingsbekämpfungsmittel, which means pest control agent.
How does it change in a sentence?
Pestizid is a neuter noun, so the indefinite article is ein Pestizid. The plural form of Pestizid is Pestizide.
Did you know?
- The word Pestizid shares the same Latin root as the word 'pest', but in German, the word for 'pest' is Pest, which refers specifically to the bubonic plague rather than a general insect or nuisance.
- The term Pflanzenschutzmittel is used on official labels to frame pesticides as 'plant protection agents' rather than poisons.
- The German word for a pest, Schädling, literally translates to 'damager' or 'one who causes harm'.
Examples in context
- Das neue Pestizid hat eine hohe Wirksamkeit bei der Schädlingsbekämpfung gezeigt.The new pesticide has shown high effectiveness in pest control.
- In der Landwirtschaft verwenden Bauern häufig verschiedene Pflanzenschutzmittel.Farmers often use various pesticides in agriculture.
- Wir sollten alternative Methoden zur Schädlingsbekämpfung erforschen, anstatt immer auf Pestizide zu setzen.We should explore alternative methods for pest control instead of relying solely on pesticides.
- Viele Menschen sind besorgt über die negativen Auswirkungen von Pestiziden auf die Umwelt.Many people are concerned about the negative impact of pesticides on the environment.
- Es gibt strenge Gesetze für den Verkauf und die Verwendung von Pestiziden in Deutschland.There are strict laws regarding the sale and use of pesticides in Germany.
- Das Pestizid ist giftig.The pesticide is poisonous.
- Wir brauchen kein Pestizid für den Garten.We don't need a pesticide for the garden.
- Ein Pestizid kann die Pflanzen schädigen.A pesticide can damage the plants.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are talking about their organic garden.
- MaximilianBenutzt du ein Pestizid gegen die Blattläuse?Are you using a pesticide against the aphids?
- SarahNein, ich möchte kein Pestizid verwenden.No, I don't want to use a pesticide.
- MaximilianDas ist gut für deine Pflanzen.That is good for your plants.
- SarahDanke, Maximilian, ich mag den Bio-Anbau.Thanks, Maximilian, I like organic farming.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pesticide” translations and entries Pestizid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
