noun
die Seife, -n
soap
Ein Mittel, das man benutzt, um Hände oder Körper mit Wasser zu reinigen.
The German word "Seife" is a noun meaning "soap".
- It is not a compound but a single word.
- Related words: "Waschmittel" (detergent), "Shampoo" (shampoo), "Reinigungsmittel" (cleaning agent).
Differences:
- "Seife" specifically refers to soap, commonly the solid or liquid bar used for washing.
- "Waschmittel" is a broader term that includes various cleaning agents including powders and liquids.
- "Shampoo" is specifically for hair cleaning.
- "Reinigungsmittel" can be any cleaning product, not necessarily for personal hygiene.
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Examples
Die Seife liegt auf dem Waschbecken.noun
The soap is lying on the washbasin.
Hast du die neue Seife schon benutzt?noun
Have you used the new soap already?
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