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How do you say "gum" in German?

der Kaugummi

Noun Masculine

In German, "gum" is der Kaugummi.

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Pronunciation

KOW-gum-ee. Kaugummi has stress on the first syllable.

Grammar notes

Der Kaugummi is masculine. Plural is Kaugummis. It is a compound of kauen (to chew) and Gummi (rubber).

Example sentence

Der Kaugummi ist süß.

The gum is sweet.

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How to remember der Kaugummi

Kaugummi combines kauen (to chew) and Gummi (gum). You chew gum.

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Questions about der Kaugummi

How do you say "gum" in German?

In German, "gum" is der Kaugummi. It is a noun.

Is der Kaugummi masculine or feminine?

Der Kaugummi is masculine. Plural is Kaugummis. It is a compound of kauen (to chew) and Gummi (rubber).

How is der Kaugummi used in a sentence?

Use der Kaugummi as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Kaugummi ist süß. (The gum is sweet.).

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