der Mundgeruch
bad breath
Unpleasant-smelling breath.
EXAMPLE
Knoblauch und Zwiebeln können starken Mundgeruch verursachen.
Garlic and onions can cause strong bad breath.
der Mundgeruch
bad breath
der Mundgeruch, die Mundgerüche
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mundgeruch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mundgerüche |
| genitive | des Mundgeruches |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mundgeruch | die Mundgerüche |
| accusative | den Mundgeruch | die Mundgerüche |
| dative | dem Mundgeruch | den Mundgerüchen |
| genitive | des Mundgeruches des Mundgeruchs | der Mundgerüche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word 'Mundgeruch' (bad breath) is a direct compound of 'der Mund' (the mouth) and 'der Geruch' (the smell/odor). So it literally means 'smell from the mouth.'
EXAMPLE
Der Zahnarzt konnte die Ursache für den Mundgeruch schnell finden.
The dentist was able to find the cause of the bad breath quickly.
Typical use
The most common construction for talking about bad breath is with the verb 'haben' (to have). You say: 'jemand hat Mundgeruch' (someone has bad breath). An adjective like 'stark' (strong) or 'schlecht' (bad) is often added.
EXAMPLE
Ich glaube, ich habe ein bisschen Mundgeruch.
I think I have a little bad breath.
Nach dem Essen hatte er starken Mundgeruch.
After the meal, he had strong bad breath.
Cause and solution
To talk about the cause, you often use the verb 'verursachen' (to cause). When looking for a solution, you ask: 'Was kann man gegen Mundgeruch tun?' (What can you do about bad breath?).
EXAMPLE
Bestimmte Bakterien im Mund können Mundgeruch verursachen.
Certain bacteria in the mouth can cause bad breath.
Regelmäßiges Zähneputzen hilft gegen Mundgeruch.
Brushing your teeth regularly helps with bad breath.
In real life
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