German edit

Etymology edit

From Zahn (tooth) +‎ Creme (cream).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈtsaːnˌkʁɛːm/, /-kʁɛːmə/, /-kʁeːm/, /-kʁeːmə/
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  • 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