supplement

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das hinzugefügt wird, um etwas anderes zu ergänzen oder zu verbessern, z. B. ein Nahrungsergänzungsmittel oder ein ergänzender Abschnitt einer Publikation.

A noun referring to something added to complete or enhance something else, such as a dietary additive or an additional section of a publication.

1. Additional itemB1formal

   Something added to complete or enhance something else.

   Ergänzung

   • The book includes a supplement with extra exercises.
   • She takes a vitamin supplement every morning.
   • The newspaper came with a travel supplement.

   Synonymeaccessoryadd-onadditionadjunctappendageappendixcomplementextrainsert

2. Dietary productB1formalmedical

   A product taken orally that contains dietary ingredients intended to supplement the diet.

   Nahrungsergänzungsmittel

   • He uses a protein supplement after his workouts.
   • Many people take calcium supplements for bone health.
   • The doctor recommended a vitamin D supplement.

   Synonymedietary supplement

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas Zusätzliches hinzuzufügen, um etwas anderes zu verbessern, zu vervollständigen oder zu ergänzen; auch: einen Mangel ausgleichen oder etwas Fehlendes ersetzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding something extra to enhance or complete something else.

1. Add to somethingB2formal

   To add something extra to improve or complete something.

   Ergänzen

   • She supplements her income by tutoring on weekends.
   • The report was supplemented with additional data.
   • He supplements his diet with vitamins.

   Synonymeadd toaugmentboostcomplementenhanceextendreinforcetop-up

2. Provide extra supportB2formal

   To provide something additional to support or enhance something else.

   Ergänzen

   • The course materials are supplemented by online videos.
   • They supplemented the main dish with a side salad.
   • The grant supplements the funding from the government.

   Synonymeadd toaugmentboostcomplementenhanceextendreinforce