Puder

See also: puder

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French poudre.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpuːdɐ/

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Noun

Puder m or n (genitive Puders, plural Puder, diminutive Püderchen n)

1. powder (for cosmetic purposes)

Usage notes

• The more general word for “powder” is Pulver.
• The use as a neuter is considered colloquial by some authorities, but is well attestable in edited texts. In the vernaculars of northern and central Germany, Puder is predominantly neuter.

Related terms

• pudern

Further reading

• “Puder” in Duden online