noun
food, foodstuffs
B1
Nahrungsmittel (das) means ‘food’ or ‘foodstuffs’, often as a collective term for edible goods. Neuter noun; plural is Nahrungsmittel (same lexical form) and declension is regular though genitive singular adds -s (des Nahrungsmittels). No special preposition; used countably or collectively depending on context.
Examples
Gesunde Nahrungsmittel sind wichtig für eine ausgewogene Ernährung.
Healthy foods are important for a balanced diet.
Im Supermarkt kaufe ich Nahrungsmittel für die Woche.
I buy food at the supermarket for the week.
Chemische Zusammensetzungen von Nahrungsmitteln werden genau geprüft.
The compositions of foodstuffs are checked carefully.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a supermarket aisle labeled 'Nahrungsmittel' full of groceries
sounds like 'nourish' which relates to food
Think of a neutral container 'das' like 'das Paket' — 'das Nahrungsmittel' (neuter)
Notes
A collective noun often used in plural form without change (die Nahrungsmittel). Useful in formal contexts like labels, regulations, and nutrition information.