das Haargel
hair gel
A gel-like product used to shape hair and keep it in place.
EXAMPLE
Mit etwas Haargel bringt er seine Haare in Form.
He uses a little hair gel to style his hair.
das Haargel
hair gel
das Haargel, die Haargele
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Haargele |
| genitive | des Haargels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Haargel | die Haargele |
| accusative | das Haargel | die Haargele |
| dative | dem Haargel | den Haargelen |
| genitive | des Haargels | der Haargele |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Haargel' is made up of 'Haar' (hair) and 'Gel' (gel). The base word 'Gel' refers to the consistency, while 'Haar' indicates what it is used for.
EXAMPLE
Im Badezimmer steht neben dem Shampoo auch Haargel.
There is hair gel next to the shampoo in the bathroom.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'Haargel ins Haar geben' (to apply hair gel to one's hair), 'die Haare mit Haargel stylen' (to style one's hair with hair gel), and 'Haargel auftragen' (to apply hair gel). The product is often used with verbs that describe applying or shaping it.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Konzert trägt sie etwas Haargel auf und stylt ihre Haare.
Before the concert, she applies some hair gel and styles her hair.
Usage patterns
The preposition 'mit' (with) is often used with 'Haargel' when the product is mentioned as a tool or aid. Typical patterns are 'die Haare mit Haargel fixieren' (to fix one's hair with hair gel) or 'eine Frisur mit Haargel formen' (to shape a hairstyle with hair gel).
EXAMPLE
Er fixiert seine Frisur mit Haargel, bevor er zur Arbeit geht.
He fixes his hairstyle with hair gel before going to work.
In real life
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