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condom
A thin, elastic covering, usually made of latex, that is placed over the erect penis before sexual intercourse in order to prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
Die Verwendung eines Kondoms ist eine sichere und einfache Methode der Empfängnisverhütung.
Using a condom is a safe and simple method of contraception.
The most common verbs used with 'Kondom' (condom) are 'ein Kondom benutzen' (to use a condom) or 'ein Kondom verwenden' (to use a condom). Putting one on is described with 'ein Kondom überziehen' (to put on a condom).
Es ist wichtig, ein Kondom richtig zu benutzen.
It is important to use a condom correctly.
The purpose of use is often expressed with 'zur' (for) or 'zum Schutz vor' (for protection against). An 'um ... zu' (in order to) construction is also very common.
Ein Kondom dient zur Verhütung und zum Schutz vor Krankheiten.
A condom is used for contraception and for protection against diseases.
'Das Kondom' (the condom) is the neutral, factual, and medically correct term. It is understood in all situations, both in conversation with a doctor and in everyday life.
In der Schule lernt man, wie wichtig die Benutzung von Kondomen ist.
At school, people learn how important the use of condoms is.
rubber / eraser
'Gummi' and 'Kondom' can both mean the same thing in everyday language. 'Kondom' is the exact and neutral word, especially at the doctor's, in school, or in serious conversations. 'Gummi' is only colloquial for this and can also mean many other things, for example a rubber band or the material rubber. That is why 'Gummi' can easily be misunderstood. If you want to speak clearly about contraception or protection against diseases, 'Kondom' is more natural and more precise.
Die Ärztin erklärt, wie ein Kondom vor Krankheiten schützen kann.
The doctor explains how a condom can protect against diseases.
In einem sehr lockeren Gespräch sagte er, dass er noch einen Gummi kaufen muss.
In a very casual conversation, he said that he still needed to buy a rubber.