English–German

“toothbrush” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaːnˌbʏɐ̯stə/

Example

Im Bad liegen zwei Zahnbürsten.

There are two toothbrushes in the bathroom.

Illustration for Zahnbürste (toothbrush)

How to say “toothbrush” in German

“Toothbrush” in German is Zahnbürste.

A personal bathroom brush has a narrow handle and a bristled head shaped for the rows of teeth.

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

Example sentences with Zahnbürste

Nach dem Frühstück steckte sie ihre Zahnbürste in den Becher.

After breakfast, she put her toothbrush in the cup.

Tips for using Zahnbürste

  • The plural is Zahnbürsten, with -n rather than an English-style plural ending, as in zwei Zahnbürsten.

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