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Tonikum
German → American English
American English
tonic
Stärkungsmittel oder tonisches Mittel; ein Präparat, das kräftigen oder anregen soll.
Der Arzt empfahl ein Tonikum zur Stärkung.Tonikum is a fairly formal or medical word. In everyday English, tonic is often used for drinks, while tonikum is more likely to refer to a strengthening remedy or tonic medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tonikum mean in English?
Tonikum means tonic or strengthening tonic in English, depending on the context.
Is Tonikum a medicine or a drink?
It can be either, but in German it usually refers to a strengthening remedy, health tonic, or medicinal tonic.
How do you use Tonikum in a sentence?
You can say: Das Tonikum soll die Nerven stärken. — The tonic is supposed to strengthen the nerves.