Rasierschaum
[ʁaˈziːɐ̯ˌʃaʊ̯m]masculine
Shaving cream in German is Rasierschaum.
Rasierschaum refers to a substance that is applied to the face to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving.
Meaning: a substance that is applied to the face to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving (noun)
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often say 'shaving cream', the German term Rasierschaum literally translates to 'shaving foam' and is the standard term for the product.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and takes the definite article der. The genitive singular form is Rasierschaums.
Did you know?
- The word rasieren can be used as slang in some German youth circles to mean 'to dominate' or 'to destroy' an opponent in a video game or sport.
- The word Schaum is used in the common expression Schaumschläger, which literally means 'foam beater' but describes a person who brags or exaggerates their achievements.
- In German culture, the traditional Rasierschaum experience is often replaced by a Rasierseife, which is a shaving soap that must be whipped into a lather using a brush.
Examples in context
- Dieser Rasierschaum reizt meine Haut.This shaving cream irritates my skin.Tatoeba #11854587 by brauchinet, translation #12273150 by sundown
- Er benutzt ein klassisches Rasiermesser mit Rasierschaum für eine gründlichere Rasur.He uses an old-style razor, with shaving cream, for a closer shave.Tatoeba #2729295 by Zaghawa, translation #1182278 by FiRez
- Er benutzt immer Rasierschaum, um seinen Bart zu rasieren.He always uses shaving cream to shave his beard.
- Bitte reichen Sie mir die Rasiercreme.Please pass me the shaving cream.
- Ich brauche neuen Rasierschaum.I need new shaving cream.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix is looking for his toiletries in the bathroom.
- FelixHast du meinen Rasierschaum gesehen?Have you seen my shaving cream?
- JuliaEr steht im Regal im Bad.It is on the shelf in the bathroom.
- FelixDanke, ich habe ihn gefunden.Thanks, I found it.
- JuliaKein Problem, Felix.No problem, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shaving cream” translations and entries Rasierschaum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
