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der Spray, die Sprays
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spray
A liquid that is packaged in a pressurized can and distributed as a fine mist (aerosol) through a spray nozzle.
Ich benutze jeden Morgen Haarspray, um meine Frisur zu fixieren.
I use hairspray every morning to keep my hairstyle in place.
spray can
The spray can or container itself that holds the liquid to be sprayed.
Das Spray ist fast leer, ich muss ein neues kaufen.
The spray can is almost empty; I need to buy a new one.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sprays |
| genitive | des Sprays |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Spray | die Sprays |
| accusative | den Spray | die Sprays |
| dative | dem Spray | den Sprays |
| genitive | des Sprays | der Sprays |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Spray' (the spray) is a loanword from English. In German, it is used with a very similar meaning and pronunciation.
Kannst du mir bitte das Mückenspray geben?
Could you please give me the mosquito spray?
'Spray' is often the second part of a compound noun. The first part then describes its purpose, as in 'Haarspray' (hairspray), 'Deospray' (deodorant spray), or 'Farbspray' (paint spray).
Für meine Frisur brauche ich ein starkes Haarspray.
For my hairstyle, I need a strong hairspray.
Im Sommer ist ein gutes Insektenspray sehr nützlich.
In summer, a good insect spray is very useful.
You can tell whether the liquid or the can is meant from the verb. Verbs like 'benutzen' (to use) or 'aufsprühen' (to spray on) refer to the liquid, while adjectives like 'leer' (empty) or verbs like 'kaufen' (to buy) refer to the can.
Ich sprühe das Spray auf die Pflanze. (Flüssigkeit)
I spray the spray onto the plant. (liquid)
Wirf das leere Spray bitte in den Müll. (Dose)
Please throw the empty spray can in the trash. (can)
