English–German

“toothpaste” in German

German

AlsoZahnpasta

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈt͡saːnˌkʁɛːm/

Example

Kannst du mir die Zahncreme geben?

Can you pass me the toothpaste?

Illustration for Zahncreme (toothpaste)

How to say “toothpaste” in German

“Toothpaste” in German is Zahncreme.

A small tube of smooth cream spread on a toothbrush before brushing.

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

Example sentences with Zahncreme

Die fluoridhaltige Zahncreme schützt vor Karies.

The fluoride toothpaste protects against cavities.

Tips for using Zahncreme

  • Zahncreme is feminine, so the usual article is die, while the more common everyday synonym is Zahnpasta.

Other German words for “toothpaste”

Im Supermarkt stehen viele Zahnpasten im Regal.

There are many kinds of toothpaste on the supermarket shelf.

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