German word

Zahncreme

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈt͡saːnˌkʁɛːm/

Meaning

  • feminine nountoothpaste

Example

Kannst du mir die Zahncreme geben?

Can you pass me the toothpaste?

Illustration for Zahncreme (toothpaste)

More examples

Die fluoridhaltige Zahncreme schützt vor Karies.

The fluoride toothpaste protects against cavities.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • eine Tube Zahncreme

    a tube of toothpaste

  • fluoridhaltige Zahncreme

    fluoride toothpaste

  • Kinder-Zahncreme

    children's toothpaste

Similar words

Zahnpasta: A paste used on a toothbrush to clean the teeth.
Zahnputzmittel: A cleaning product used for brushing the teeth.

Definition in German

Eine Paste zum Reinigen und Pflegen der Zähne.

Word origin

Zahncreme is a compound of German Zahn, meaning tooth, and borrowed Creme, meaning cream.

Usage tips

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

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