Mundspülung
feminine
In German, mouthwash is translated as Mundspülung. Wiktionary also lists Mundwasser and Gurgelwasser.
Meaning: liquid used to clean one's mouth (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Mundspülung | feminine |
| Mundwasser | neuter |
| Gurgelwasser | neuter |
The term refers to a liquid used to clean one's mouth. In Germany, mouthwash is usually available in drugstores or supermarkets under the category of Mundpflege.
What does it mean word for word?
Mundspülung is a compound noun consisting of Mund (mouth) and Spülung (rinse/wash). Mundwasser is a compound noun consisting of Mund (mouth) and Wasser (water).
Which one should you use?
Mundspülung is the more common, standard term for mouthwash used in a clinical or hygienic context. Gurgelwasser is also a neuter term for mouthwash.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mundspüli is an informal way to say mouthwash.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mundspülung is a feminine noun, so it takes the feminine article die. Both Mundwasser and Gurgelwasser are neuter nouns.
Did you know?
- The informal term Mundspüli uses the suffix -i, a common German pattern used to make medical or technical terms sound cute and less intimidating.
- The root spülen in Mundspülung is the same word Germans use to describe the 'rinse cycle' of a dishwasher or washing machine.
- The noun Spülung is derived from the verb spülen, which also means 'to flush' or 'to wash away' in the context of a river current.
Examples in context
- Die Mundspülung dieser Marke schmeckt komisch.This brand of mouthwash tastes weird.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of a specific brand of Mundspülung.Tatoeba #9053146 by Yorwba, translation #10616486 by sundown
- Diese Mundspülung schmeckt zu stark nach Minze.The peppermint flavor in this mouthwash is too strong.This sentence is useful for noting when a Mundspülung has too strong a peppermint flavor.Tatoeba #9053148 by Yorwba, translation #10251213 by bekindtoall
- Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Flasche Mundspülung empfehlen?Could you please recommend me a bottle of mouthwash?
- Hast du noch Mundspüli übrig?Do you have any mouthwash left?
- Ich brauche eine neue Mundspülung.I need a new mouthwash.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are in the pharmacy.
- MaximilianHast du eine gute Mundspülung gesehen?Have you seen a good mouthwash?
- LauraJa, diese hier ist sehr sanft.Yes, this one here is very gentle.
- MaximilianIst sie für empfindliches Zahnfleisch?Is it for sensitive gums?
- LauraJa, sie ist perfekt für dich.Yes, it is perfect for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouthwash” translations and entries Mundwasser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
