German Phrase
Nimmst du irgendwelche Medikamente?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener takes any medication, usually in a health‑related context. It can be used to check for prescriptions, allergies, or general health habits.
When to use
Use this question at a doctor’s office, pharmacy, or when you’re concerned about a friend’s health. In formal settings replace ‘du’ with ‘Sie’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
NimmstduirgendwelcheMedikamente?
Verb conjugation (nehmen)
‘Nimmst’ is the 2nd person singular present tense of ‘nehmen’ (to take).
Indefinite pronoun ‘irgendwelche’
‘irgendwelche’ is used with plural nouns and means ‘any’ or ‘some’. It agrees in gender and number with the noun.
Plural noun ‘Medikamente’
‘Medikamente’ is the plural of ‘Medikament’ (medication, drug).
🗨In Conversation
Nimmst du irgendwelche Medikamente?
Do you take any medication?
Ja, ich nehme täglich Aspirin gegen Kopfschmerzen.
Yes, I take aspirin daily for headaches.
✕Common Mistakes
Nimmst du irgendwelche Medikament?
‘Medikament’ must be plural because ‘irgendwelche’ refers to more than one possible item.
Nimmst du irgendwelche Medikamente?
In a formal setting you should use ‘Sie’ instead of ‘du’.
Nimmst du irgendwas Medikamente?
‘irgendwas’ is used for singular, non‑count nouns; with ‘Medikamente’ you need ‘irgendwelche’.
↔Alternatives
Nimmst du Medikamente?
Do you take medication?
Nimmst du irgendwelche Arzneimittel?
Do you take any medicines?
Hast du Medikamente, die du regelmäßig einnimmst?
Do you have any medication that you take regularly?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it’s common to ask about medication, but keep the tone polite and respectful of privacy. In professional contexts (e.g., a doctor’s office) use the formal ‘Sie’: ‘Nehmen Sie irgendwelche Medikamente?’