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toilet paper
Soft paper, usually on a roll, that is used for cleaning oneself after using the toilet.
Könntest du beim Einkaufen bitte eine neue Packung Toilettenpapier mitbringen?
Could you please bring a new pack of toilet paper when you go shopping?
The word is a clear compound made up of 'Toilette' (toilet) and 'Papier' (paper). The '-n-' in between is a linking element that connects the two words. So the meaning is literally 'paper for the toilet'.
Im Supermarkt gibt es ein ganzes Regal nur für Toilettenpapier.
In the supermarket, there is a whole shelf just for toilet paper.
Since 'Toilettenpapier' (toilet paper) is usually seen as an uncountable material, quantity expressions are used. The most common are 'eine Rolle Toilettenpapier' (a roll of toilet paper) and 'eine Packung Toilettenpapier' (a pack of toilet paper).
Die letzte Rolle Toilettenpapier ist fast leer.
The last roll of toilet paper is almost empty.
A very common and useful everyday phrase is 'das Toilettenpapier ist alle' (the toilet paper is all gone). This means that there is no toilet paper left.
Oh nein, das Toilettenpapier ist alle! Ich muss neues kaufen.
Oh no, the toilet paper is all gone! I have to buy more.
toilet paper
'das Klopapier' and 'das Toilettenpapier' normally mean the same thing: the paper on the roll for the toilet. The difference is mainly in style. 'Klopapier' is colloquial and sounds very normal in everyday life. 'Toilettenpapier' is more neutral and a bit more matter-of-fact, for example on signs, packaging, or when shopping. Confusion is hardly a problem here because both words are understood. But if you want to sound more polite or neutral, 'Toilettenpapier' is the better fit.
Im Supermarkt kaufe ich noch Toilettenpapier und Seife.
At the supermarket, I still need to buy toilet paper and soap.
Kannst du bitte neues Klopapier ins Bad stellen?
Could you please put some new toilet paper in the bathroom?