English–German

“soap” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaɪ̯fə/

Example

Wir haben keine Seife mehr.

We don't have any soap left.

Illustration for Seife (soap)

How to say “soap” in German

“Soap” in German is Seife.

A bar or liquid cleanser used to remove dirt from skin or objects.

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

Example sentences with Seife

Er nahm ein Stück Seife und schäumte seine Hände ein.

He took a piece of soap and lathered his hands.

Tips for using Seife

  • German can use "eine Seife" for a particular bar or soap product, while uncountable English "soap" often needs an added noun such as "a bar of soap".

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