e-cigarette
die E-Zigarette, die E-Zigaretten
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e-cigarette
An electronic device that heats a liquid and produces vapor for inhalation. The liquid usually contains nicotine, but it can also be nicotine-free.
Sie benutzt eine E-Zigarette, weil sie weniger Tabakrauch einatmen möchte.
She uses an e-cigarette because she wants to inhale less tobacco smoke.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die E-Zigaretten |
| genitive | der E-Zigarette |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die E-Zigarette | die E-Zigaretten |
| accusative | die E-Zigarette | die E-Zigaretten |
| dative | der E-Zigarette | den E-Zigaretten |
| genitive | der E-Zigarette | der E-Zigaretten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'E-Zigarette' is made up of 'E-' for 'elektronisch' (electronic) and 'Zigarette' (cigarette). The first element indicates that the device is electrically operated.
Die E-Zigarette muss regelmäßig aufgeladen werden.
The e-cigarette needs to be recharged regularly.
Common collocations include 'eine E-Zigarette benutzen' (to use an e-cigarette), 'eine E-Zigarette aufladen' (to recharge an e-cigarette), and 'an einer E-Zigarette ziehen' (to take a drag from an e-cigarette).
Vor der Reise lädt er seine E-Zigarette vollständig auf.
He fully recharges his e-cigarette before the trip.
The verb 'dampfen' (to vape) is often used instead of 'rauchen' (to smoke) for using an e-cigarette. In everyday speech, however, people also say 'E-Zigarette rauchen' (to smoke an e-cigarette).
Seit einem halben Jahr dampft er E-Zigarette, statt Tabak zu rauchen.
He has been vaping for six months instead of smoking tobacco.
