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das Duschgel
shower gel
A liquid, soap-like cleansing product used to wash the body while showering.
example
Ich muss neues Duschgel kaufen, die Flasche ist fast leer.
I need to buy new shower gel; the bottle is almost empty.
das Duschgel
shower gel
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
'Duschgel' (shower gel) is a compound word made up of 'die Dusche' (the shower) and 'das Gel' (the gel). So it literally describes a gel that you use while showering.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Duschgel riecht sehr gut nach Zitrone.
The new shower gel smells very strongly of lemon.
Typical combinations
Common combinations are 'eine Flasche Duschgel' (a bottle of shower gel) or 'eine Tube Duschgel' (a tube of shower gel). People also often say 'Duschgel für…' (shower gel for…) followed by a skin type, e.g. 'für empfindliche Haut' (for sensitive skin).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir eine Flasche Duschgel aus dem Supermarkt mitbringen?
Can you bring me a bottle of shower gel from the supermarket?
Countable and uncountable
'Duschgel' (shower gel) can be used both as an uncountable noun (the substance) and as a countable noun (individual products or varieties).
EXAMPLE
Ist noch Duschgel da oder muss ich neues kaufen?
Is there still shower gel, or do I need to buy more?
Compare with
Duschgel vs Seife
soap
'Seife' and 'Duschgel' are both products you can use to clean the body. 'Seife' is often a solid bar, but it can also be liquid. 'Duschgel' is liquid or gel-like and is used especially when showering. That is why the words are easy to confuse: both are found in the bathroom and are meant for the body. When talking generally about washing your hands or about a bar of soap, 'Seife' fits better. When showering, 'Duschgel' sounds more natural.
Duschgel
Beim Einkaufen legt er Duschgel in den Korb, weil er nach dem Training duschen will.
While shopping, he puts shower gel in the basket because he wants to shower after training.
Seife
Nach der Gartenarbeit wäscht Mila ihre Hände mit Seife.
After gardening, Mila washes her hands with soap.
In real life
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