In German
Zahn
Meaning: tooth
Example sentences
MeinZahntutweh.
My tooth hurts.
ErputztsichdieZähne.
He brushes his teeth.
DasBabybekommtdieerstenZähne.
The baby is getting its first teeth.
Grammar note
“Der Zahn” is masculine with an irregular plural: “die Zähne”, adding an umlaut. “Sich die Zähne putzen” (to brush one's teeth) is a fixed everyday phrase.
Common mistake
Don't say “die Zahne” for the plural — the umlaut is required: “die Zähne”.
Quick check
Which word means “tooth”?
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How do you say “brush your teeth” in German?
“Die Zähne putzen”, as in “Ich putze mir die Zähne”.
What's the plural of “Zahn”?
“Die Zähne”, with an umlaut.