German Conversation · Level 54
72 words
German word
Taschentuch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtaʃn̩ˌtuːx/
Meaning
- neuter nountissue
Example
Hast du Taschentücher?
Do you have any tissues?
More examples
Er warf ein gebrauchtes Taschentuch in den Mülleimer.
He threw a used tissue into the trash can.
Core concept
A pocket-held square of cloth or paper used to wipe a nose, face, or small spill.
Common phrases
ein gebrauchtes Taschentuch
a used tissue
ein sauberes Taschentuch
a clean tissue
eine Schachtel Taschentücher
a box of tissues
Similar words
Papiertaschentuch: A small disposable paper sheet for wiping the nose or face.
Tempo: A brand-name term for a disposable paper tissue.
Definition in German
Ein kleines rechteckiges Tuch oder ein Stück Papier zum Naseputzen oder Abwischen, das man bei sich trägt.
Word origin
The compound joins Tasche, 'pocket' or 'bag', with Tuch, 'cloth'; it first referred to a cloth carried in a pocket and later included paper tissues.
Usage tips
- The plural is Taschentücher, with an umlaut and -er rather than a regular -s ending.
Other meanings
- handkerchiefnoun
Related words
- Stofftaschentuchcloth handkerchiefnoun
- Taschentuchboxtissue boxnoun