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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
Der Gummi and das Kondom can refer to the same thing. Gummi is colloquial and ambiguous without clear context, whereas Kondom is the neutral and unambiguous term. Kondom is therefore more appropriate in factual conversations.
Bei der Beratung fragte er die Ärztin, wie man ein Kondom richtig benutzt.
During the consultation, he asked the doctor how to use a condom correctly.
Vor dem Treffen fragte er seinen Freund informell, ob er einen Gummi dabeihabe.
Before the meeting, he informally asked his friend whether he had a condom with him.
