Zigaretten
The German word for cigarettes is Zigaretten.
The term refers to small rolls of tobacco wrapped in thin paper for smoking. Related vocabulary includes Rauchen for the verb to smoke, Raucher for a smoker, Zigarettenschachtel for a cigarette pack and Aschenbecher for an ashtray.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Southern Germany, especially Bavaria, the informal term Glimmstängel is used to mean cigarettes, which literally translates to glowing stick.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form Zigaretten is used in both the nominative and accusative cases.
Did you know?
- In some regions, you might hear the word Lunte used in slang to refer to a cigarette, which originally meant the slow-burning fuse of a cannon.
- The German word Genussmittel is often used in news or formal discussions to categorize cigarettes alongside things like coffee or chocolate.
- In German, the word Kippe is a very common slang term for a cigarette, which literally means 'tip' or 'tilt'.
Examples in context
- Wo sind meine Zigaretten?Where are my cigarettes?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of one's Zigaretten.Tatoeba #1473676 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1471238 by CM
- Du stinkst nach Zigaretten.You stink of cigarettes.This sentence is useful for noting that someone smells of Zigaretten.Tatoeba #2591539 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2571244 by Eldad
- Möchtest du auch Zigaretten?Would you like to have some cigarettes too?This sentence is useful for offering someone Zigaretten.Tatoeba #621232 by BraveSentry, translation #403122 by Ramses
- Ich hätte gerne eine Packung Zigaretten, bitte.I would like a pack of cigarettes, please.
- Hast du vielleicht 'ne Kippe?Do you have a cigarette?
- Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Packung Zigaretten geben?Could you please give me a pack of cigarettes?
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Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are standing outside a cafe.
- HannahHast du noch Zigaretten für mich?Do you have any cigarettes for me?
- FelixJa, ich habe noch eine Packung Zigaretten.Yes, I still have a pack of cigarettes.
- HannahDanke, Felix! Das ist sehr nett.Thanks, Felix! That is very kind.
- FelixKein Problem, Hannah. Bitte sehr.No problem, Hannah. Here you go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
