German

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Etymology

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From Zahn (tooth) +‎ Creme (cream).

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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Zahncreme f (genitive Zahncreme, plural Zahncremes)

  1. toothpaste
    Synonym: (more common) Zahnpasta

Usage notes

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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

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