English–German

“cigarette” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tsigaˈʁɛtə/

Example

Er zündet sich eine Zigarette an.

He lights up a cigarette.

Illustration for Zigarette (cigarette)

How to say “cigarette” in German

“Cigarette” in German is Zigarette.

A single rolled tobacco stick that burns slowly while smoke is drawn through it.

Full entry for Zigarette: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zigarette

Sie verzichtet heute bewusst auf eine Zigarette.

Today, she is deliberately doing without a cigarette.

Tips for using Zigarette

  • The common informal word Kippe also means cigarette, but Zigarette is the neutral standard term.

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