Tampon
masculine
The English word "tampon" translates to German as Tampon.
Tampon refers to a plug of cotton or other absorbent material.
Meaning: a plug of cotton or other absorbent material (noun)
Did you know?
- The German word Tampon is borrowed from French, where the original word meant a 'plug' or 'stopper' used in casks.
- While Tampon is the standard term, you will often see the phrase Frauenhygiene used as a polite euphemism on signage in German pharmacies and drugstores.
- In Germany, the word Tampon can occasionally refer to a cotton swab used by doctors to plug a wound or a body cavity, not just for menstruation.
Examples in context
- Sie braucht ein Tampon.She needs a tampon.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a Tampon.Tatoeba #13107211 by Cerwjenawka, translation #13107212 by Cerwjenawka
- Du kannst ein toxisches Schocksyndrom kriegen, wenn du mit einem Tampon drinnen schläfst.You can get toxic shock syndrome if you sleep with a tampon.This sentence provides a warning regarding the use of a Tampon while sleeping.Tatoeba #6031553 by brauchinet, translation #6031503 by dresisto
- Ich brauche einen Tampon. Hast du vielleicht einen?I need a tampon. Do you happen to have one?
- Der Tampon ist in der Packung.The tampon is in the package.
Example conversation
Julia is looking for an item in the bathroom.
- JuliaLukas, hast du einen Tampon für mich?Lukas, do you have a tampon for me?
- LukasNein, ich habe keinen Tampon hier.No, I don't have a tampon here.
- JuliaOkay, ich muss schnell in den Supermarkt.Okay, I need to go to the supermarket quickly.
- LukasSoll ich dir etwas mitbringen?Should I bring you something?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tampon” translations and entries Tampon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tampon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
