Shampoo
/ʃamˈpuː/neuter
The English phrase 'shampoo' is Shampoo in German. Wiktionary also lists Schampu and Schampon.
Meaning: product for washing the hair or other fibres (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃamˈpoː/ (Austria) |
neuter |
| Schampu | neuter | |
| Schampon | neuter | |
| Schampun | neuter | |
| Haarwaschmittel | neuter |
The term refers to a product used for washing hair or other fibers. For the action of massaging shampoo into the hair or scalp, use the verb schamponieren.
Which one should you use?
Shampoo is the common everyday term, while Haarwaschmittel is a more technical or formal term that translates to 'hair washing agent'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun Shampoo takes the definite article das.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃamˈpuː/
Did you know?
- In German, the verb schamponieren can be used figuratively to describe the act of flattering or 'buttering up' someone to get what you want.
- Although Shampoo is a borrowed word, German speakers have created several phonetic variations in older or misspelled texts like Schampu or Schampun, though Shampoo is now standard.
- German utilizes the term Trockenshampoo as a single compound noun, avoiding the need for separate adjectives or prepositions.
Examples in context
- Welches Shampoo benutzt du?What shampoo do you use?This sentence is useful for asking someone which Shampoo they use.Tatoeba #8643443 by Melang, translation #5173880 by CK
- Wo ist das Haarwaschmittel?Where's the shampoo?This sentence is useful for asking where the Haarwaschmittel is located.Tatoeba #9265661 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9265657 by CK
- Ich habe kein Shampoo mehr.I'm out of shampoo.This sentence is useful for stating that you have run out of Shampoo.Tatoeba #13867820 by Waldelfe, translation #10817261 by ddnktr
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo finde ich das Shampoo?Excuse me, where can I find the shampoo?
- Hast du mein Shampoo benutzt?Did you use my shampoo?
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are shopping for toiletries at a supermarket.
- FelixHast du das Shampoo gefunden?Did you find the shampoo?
- HannahJa, es steht hier im Regal.Yes, it is standing here on the shelf.
- FelixSoll ich dieses Shampoo mitnehmen?Should I take this shampoo?
- HannahJa, das ist perfekt für dich.Yes, that is perfect for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shampoo” translations and entries Shampoo, Haarwaschmittel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
