Protein
protein
Meaning of Protein
ein Stoff in Lebensmitteln, der dem Körper beim Wachsen hilft
a substance in food that helps the body grow
Pronunciation
Protein with English translation
Protein usage examples
Eier enthalten viel Protein.
Eggs contain a lot of protein.
Nach dem Sport brauche ich Protein.
After working out I need protein.
Protein synonyms
What's the difference between Protein, Eiweiß, Nahrungsprotein, Eiweißstoff, Proteinbaustein, and Aminosäure
The common, neutral everyday word for protein as a nutrient, especially in food and nutrition contexts.
A more specific, somewhat technical term for protein in food; sounds more scientific than the everyday words.
An old-fashioned or bookish word for a protein substance; today it sounds less natural than plain Eiweiß or Protein.
Advanced: broader words
More of a related term than a true synonym; it refers to a building block of proteins and is used in biology and biochemistry.
Not protein itself, but a component of it; the word is related to protein but names a separate chemical compound.
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Questions about this word
What does Protein mean?
a substance in food that helps the body grow
How do you pronounce Protein?
Protein is pronounced [pʁoˈteːɪn].
How is Protein used in a sentence?
Eggs contain a lot of protein. Translation: Eier enthalten viel Protein.
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