German · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Toothpaste" in German: Zahnpasta
die Zahnpasta
Toothpaste in German is die Zahnpasta, feminine. Grab die Zahnpasta before brushing. Plural Zahnpasten is rare in daily talk.
Bathroom
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How to pronounce Zahnpasta
Say it
TSAHN-pas-ta
/ˈtsaːnˌpasta/
TSAHN-pas-ta. Soft z as ts. Stress Zahn-.
"Toothpaste" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Zahnpasta | toothpaste Default. | Default. |
| eine Tube Zahnpasta | a tube of toothpaste Shopping. | Shopping. |
| Zahnpasta mit Minze | mint toothpaste Flavor talk. | Flavor talk. |
| die Zahnpasta ist leer | the toothpaste is empty Everyday status. | Everyday status. |
How to use Zahnpasta in real life
- 1Bathroom
Die Zahnpasta liegt neben dem Glas.
The toothpaste is next to the glass.
Die Zahnpasta.
- 2Shopping
Kauf bitte eine Tube Zahnpasta.
Please buy a tube of toothpaste.
Zahnpasta.
- 3Kids
Nicht so viel Zahnpasta auf die Bürste!
Not so much toothpaste on the brush!
Zahnpasta.
Mistakes English speakers make with Zahnpasta
Incorrect: der Zahnpasta
Correct: die Zahnpasta
Feminine: die Zahnpasta.
Incorrect: Toothpaste auf Deutsch: Zahnpaste only
Correct: Zahnpasta
Zahnpasta is the headword; Zahnpaste also exists but teach Zahnpasta here.
Good to know
Drugstores stock Zahnpasta by the meter. Some packaging still says Zahncreme; both are understood.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Shared bathroom shelf
ChatPal
Ist noch Zahnpasta da?
Is there still toothpaste left?
You
Ja, die Zahnpasta ist halb voll.
Yes, the toothpaste is half full.
ChatPal
Nimm ruhig meine Zahnpasta.
Feel free to use my toothpaste.
You
Danke. Deine Zahnpasta schmeckt nach Minze.
Thanks. Your toothpaste tastes like mint.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toothpaste" in German
What gender is Zahnpasta?
Feminine: die Zahnpasta.
A tube of toothpaste?
Eine Tube Zahnpasta.
Toothbrush?
Die Zahnbürste.
Is Zahncreme okay?
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