der Zahnstocher
toothpick
A small, usually pointed stick used to remove food particles from between the teeth.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Essen nahm sie einen Zahnstocher aus der Schachtel.
After the meal, she took a toothpick out of the box.
der Zahnstocher
toothpick
der Zahnstocher, die Zahnstocher
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Zahnstocher, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zahnstocher |
| genitive | des Zahnstochers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Zahnstocher | die Zahnstocher |
| accusative | den Zahnstocher | die Zahnstocher |
| dative | dem Zahnstocher | den Zahnstochern |
| genitive | des Zahnstochers | der Zahnstocher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Zahnstocher' is made up of 'Zahn' (tooth) and 'Stocher', a derivative of the verb 'stochern' (to poke). Literally, it refers to a small object for poking between the teeth.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Tisch lag neben den Servietten eine Schachtel Zahnstocher.
There was a box of toothpicks on the table next to the napkins.
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'Zahnstocher' frequently occurs with verbs such as 'nehmen' (to take), 'benutzen' (to use), or 'verwenden' (to use). It is also commonly associated with removing food particles.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Grillen benutzte er einen Zahnstocher, um einen Speiserest zu entfernen.
After the barbecue, he used a toothpick to remove a piece of food.
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