German · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Soap" in German: Seife
die Seife
Soap in German is die Seife, feminine. Liquid soap is die Flüssigseife. Ask for Seife in shops or hotels.
Bathroom
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How to pronounce Seife
Say it
ZY-fuh
/ˈzaɪ̯fə/
ZY-fuh. Ei like eye. Soft final e.
"Soap" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Seife | soap Default. | Default. |
| Flüssigseife | liquid soap Dispensers. | Dispensers. |
| die Seifen | soaps Plural. | Plural. |
| Seife und Wasser | soap and water Washing. | Washing. |
How to use Seife in real life
- 1Bathroom
Die Seife ist alle — wir brauchen neue.
The soap is gone — we need new.
Die Seife.
- 2Camping
Pack eine kleine Seife für die Hände ein.
Pack a small soap for your hands.
Eine … Seife.
- 3Kids
Wasch die Hände mit Seife, nicht nur Wasser.
Wash your hands with soap, not only water.
Mit Seife.
Mistakes English speakers make with Seife
Incorrect: der Seife
Correct: die Seife
Seife is feminine.
Incorrect: das Soap
Correct: die Seife
Use Seife, not English.
Good to know
German public bathrooms often have Flüssigseife dispensers. Hotels may leave wrapped Seife by the sink; refill pouches are common at home.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Restocking the bathroom
ChatPal
Was fehlt noch im Bad?
What's still missing in the bathroom?
You
Seife. Die alte ist leer.
Soap. The old one is empty.
ChatPal
Stückseife oder Flüssigseife?
Bar soap or liquid soap?
You
Stück. Eine duftende Seife reicht.
Bar. One scented soap is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soap" in German
How do you say soap?
Die Seife.
Liquid soap?
Flüssigseife.
Plural?
Die Seifen.
Gender?
Feminine: die Seife.
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