Zahncreme

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Zahn (tooth) +‎ Creme (cream).

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

Zahncreme f (genitive Zahncreme, plural Zahncremes)

  1. toothpaste
    Synonym: (more common) Zahnpasta

Usage notes[edit]

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

Declension[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • Zahncreme” in Duden online
  • Zahncreme” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache