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"Toothpaste" in German: Zahnpasta

die Zahnpasta

Say it: TSAHN-pas-tafeminine · die Zahnpastanoun/ˈtsaːnˌpasta/

Toothpaste in German is die Zahnpasta, feminine. Grab die Zahnpasta before brushing. Plural Zahnpasten is rare in daily talk.

Bathroom

Die Zahnpasta liegt neben dem Glas.
The toothpaste is next to the glass.
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How to pronounce Zahnpasta

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TSAHN-pas-ta

/ˈtsaːnˌpasta/

TSAHN-pas-ta. Soft z as ts. Stress Zahn-.

"Toothpaste" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
die Zahnpastatoothpaste

Default.

eine Tube Zahnpastaa tube of toothpaste

Shopping.

Zahnpasta mit Minzemint toothpaste

Flavor talk.

die Zahnpasta ist leerthe toothpaste is empty

Everyday status.

How to use Zahnpasta in real life

  1. 1Bathroom

    Die Zahnpasta liegt neben dem Glas.

    The toothpaste is next to the glass.

    Die Zahnpasta.

  2. 2Shopping

    Kauf bitte eine Tube Zahnpasta.

    Please buy a tube of toothpaste.

    Zahnpasta.

  3. 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.

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Shared bathroom shelf

  1. ChatPal

    Ist noch Zahnpasta da?

    Is there still toothpaste left?

  2. You

    Ja, die Zahnpasta ist halb voll.

    Yes, the toothpaste is half full.

  3. ChatPal

    Nimm ruhig meine Zahnpasta.

    Feel free to use my toothpaste.

  4. 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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