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"Toothbrush" in German: Zahnbürste

die Zahnbürste

Say it: TSAHN-burst-ehfeminine · die Zahnbürstenoun/ˈtsaːnˌbʏrstə/

Toothbrush in German is die Zahnbürste, feminine. Pack deine Zahnbürste for trips. Plural is die Zahnbürsten.

Morning routine

Wo ist meine Zahnbürste?
Where is my toothbrush?
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How to pronounce Zahnbürste

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TSAHN-burst-eh

/ˈtsaːnˌbʏrstə/

TSAHN-burst-eh. Soft z as ts. Ü like “few” with rounded lips.

"Toothbrush" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
die Zahnbürstethe toothbrush

Default.

meine Zahnbürstemy toothbrush

Possessive.

die Zahnbürstenthe toothbrushes

Plural.

elektrische Zahnbürsteelectric toothbrush

Common type.

How to use Zahnbürste in real life

  1. 1Morning routine

    Wo ist meine Zahnbürste?

    Where is my toothbrush?

    Meine Zahnbürste.

  2. 2Travel packing

    Pack bitte die Zahnbürste ein.

    Please pack the toothbrush.

    Die Zahnbürste accusative.

  3. 3Shopping

    Ich brauche eine neue Zahnbürste.

    I need a new toothbrush.

    Eine neue Zahnbürste.

Mistakes English speakers make with Zahnbürste

Incorrect: der Zahnbürste

Correct: die Zahnbürste

Feminine: die Zahnbürste.

Incorrect: Toothbrush auf Deutsch: Zahnbrush

Correct: Zahnbürste

Use Zahnbürste, not a mix.

Good to know

Drugstores sell Zahnbürsten next to Zahnpasta. Dentists often recommend changing the brush every few months.

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Hotel bathroom

  1. ChatPal

    Hast du eine Zahnbürste dabei?

    Did you bring a toothbrush?

  2. You

    Ja, meine Zahnbürste liegt im Beutel.

    Yes, my toothbrush is in the pouch.

  3. ChatPal

    Gut. Meine Zahnbürste habe ich vergessen.

    Good. I forgot my toothbrush.

  4. You

    Kein Stress ich habe eine Extra-Zahnbürste.

    No stress — I have an extra toothbrush.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Toothbrush" in German

What gender is Zahnbürste?

Feminine: die Zahnbürste.

Plural?

Die Zahnbürsten.

Electric toothbrush?

Elektrische Zahnbürste.

Toothpaste?

Die Zahnpasta.

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