Zahnpasta
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German
Etymology
From Zahn (“tooth”) + Pasta (“paste”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Zahnpasta f (genitive Zahnpasta, plural (formal) Zahnpasten or (colloquial) Zahnpastas)
- toothpaste
- Synonym: (less common) Zahncreme
Usage notes
- The plural Zahnpasten is preferred in formal standard German, while Zahnpastas is preferred in colloquial German. Both are acceptable in any register.
Declension
Declension of Zahnpasta
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | eine | die | Zahnpasta | die | Zahnpasten1, Zahnpastas2 |
| genitive | einer | der | Zahnpasta | der | Zahnpasten1, Zahnpastas2 |
| dative | einer | der | Zahnpasta | den | Zahnpasten1, Zahnpastas2 |
| accusative | eine | die | Zahnpasta | die | Zahnpasten1, Zahnpastas2 |
1Formal.
2Colloquial.