das Taschentuch, ¨-er
tissue · handkerchief
Ein kleines, weiches Stück Papier oder Stoff, das man zum Naseputzen oder zum Abwischen von Tränen benutzt.
The German word "Taschentuch" is a noun that means "handkerchief" or "tissue." It is a compound word made up of "Tasche" (pocket or bag) and "Tuch" (cloth or fabric). Essentially, "Taschentuch" refers to a piece of cloth that can be carried in a pocket for various uses, such as wiping one's face or hands or managing a cold.
Similar words in German include "Serviette" (napkin), "Tempo" (a brand of tissue), and "Schneuzer" (a colloquial term for a handkerchief). While "Serviette" is typically used for dining, and "Tempo" usually refers to paper tissues, "Taschentuch" specifically pertains to a cloth handkerchief, which can often be reused.
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Examples
Kannst du mir ein Taschentuch reichen?noun
Can you hand me a tissue?
Hast du ein Taschentuch dabei?noun
Do you have a handkerchief with you?
Das Taschentuch liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The handkerchief is lying on the table.
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