noun
toothpaste
B1
'Zahnpasta' = toothpaste. Feminine noun (die Zahnpasta). Usually a mass/uncountable noun used singular; plural 'Zahnpasten' exists but is rare. Declension follows regular feminine patterns (die Zahnpasta, der Zahnpasta in genitive/dative). No irregular plural or special prepositions. Commonly sold in tubes.
Examples
Der Kollege brachte Zahnpasta aus dem Urlaub mit, weil er das Land besonders mochte und lokale Produkte probieren wollte.
The colleague brought toothpaste from the vacation because he liked the country especially and wanted to try local products.
Ich brauche Zahnpasta.
I need toothpaste.
Ich kaufe jeden Morgen neue Zahnpasta.
I buy new toothpaste every morning.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine squeezing a tube like spaghetti sauce onto a toothbrush.
Think 'tooth pasta' — toothpaste comes in a tube like pasta sauce.
Die Zahnpasta — remember feminine 'die' by picturing a female dentist holding the tube.
Notes
Zahnpasta is often uncountable in German (like 'toothpaste' in English). Plural forms are rarely used, but 'Zahnpasten' can appear when talking about different varieties or brands.