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How do you say "gum" in German?
der Kaugummi
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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