English–German

“dust” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtaʊ̯p/

Example

Ich wische den Staub vom Regal.

I wipe the dust from the shelf.

Illustration for Staub (dust)

How to say “dust” in German

“Dust” in German is Staub.

A thin gray film gathers on a shelf while tiny particles drift through a beam of light.

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

Example sentences with Staub

Das Auto war nach der Fahrt voller Staub.

After the drive, the car was full of dust.

Tips for using Staub

  • Staub is normally a mass noun, so everyday German uses viel Staub or kein Staub rather than a plural.

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