German word

Parfum

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁˈfyːm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounperfume

Example

Welches Parfum trägst du heute?

Which perfume are you wearing today?

Illustration for Parfum (perfume)

More examples

Sie trägt ein dezentes Parfum im Büro.

She is wearing a subtle perfume at the office.

Core concept

A small bottle holds a concentrated liquid fragrance worn on the skin and noticed in the surrounding air.

Common phrases

  • ein Parfum tragen

    wear perfume

  • ein Parfum verschenken

    give perfume as a gift

  • ein dezentes Parfum

    a subtle perfume

Similar words

Duft: A scent perceived from nature or from an object.
Parfüm: A perfume product intended to be worn on the body.
Eau de Parfum: A fragrance product with a relatively high concentration and long-lasting scent.
Eau de Toilette: A fragrance product with a relatively low concentration and a light, fresh scent.

Definition in German

Parfum bezeichnet ein konzentriertes Duftstoffgemisch in flüssiger Form, das oft als Produkt zur persönlichen Parfümierung verwendet wird.

Word origin

German Parfum came through French parfum and is ultimately related to Latin fumus, 'smoke'; the traditional phrase per fumum means 'through smoke'.

Usage tips

  • Parfum is neuter, so the standard forms are das Parfum, ein Parfum, and mehrere Parfums.

Opposites

  • Geruchslosigkeitodorlessnessnoun

Related words

  • Parfümeurperfumernoun
  • Parfümölperfume oilnoun

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