Zahncreme

German

Etymology

From Zahn (“tooth”) +‎ Creme (“cream”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtsaːnˌkʁɛːm/, /-kʁɛːmə/, /-kʁeːm/, /-kʁeːmə/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Zahn‧creme

Noun

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  1. toothpaste
    Synonym: (more common) Zahnpasta

Usage notes

The word is often heard in advertising language. In daily usage it may be perceived as lofty by some, normal by others.

Declension

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Further reading
  • “Zahncreme” in Duden online
  • “Zahncreme” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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