Toilettenpapier
/to̯aˈlɛtn̩paˌpiːɐ̯/neuter
The German phrase for toilet paper is Toilettenpapier. Wiktionary also lists Klopapier and Klosettpapier.
Meaning: paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilettenpapier | /to̯aˈlɛtn̩paˌpiːɐ̯/ | neuter |
| Klopapier | /ˈkloːpaˌpiːɐ̯/ | neuter |
| Klosettpapier | /kloˈzɛt.paˌpiːɐ̯/ | neuter |
The phrase refers to paper used for cleaning oneself after urination or defecation.
What does it mean word for word?
Toilettenpapier is a compound word consisting of Toiletten (toilet) and Papier (paper).
Which one should you use?
Toilettenpapier is the standard, neutral term. In contrast, Klopapier is a colloquial contraction of Klo (a slang term for toilet) and Papier.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is neuter, meaning it takes the article das.
How do you pronounce it?
/to̯aˈlɛtn̩paˌpiːɐ̯/
Did you know?
- The colloquial term Klopapier uses the shortened version of 'Klosett', which stems from the French word 'closet', meaning a small, private room.
- The middle 'n' in Toilettenpapier is a 'Fugen-n', a grammatical connector used in German to join two nouns together smoothly.
- If you are shopping in a large German department store, look for the sign Drogerie to find Toilettenpapier, as it is often categorized under hygiene products rather than general household goods.
Examples in context
- Das Klopapier ist alle.There's no toilet paper.This sentence is useful for saying that the Klopapier has run out.Tatoeba #8891590 by Yorwba, translation #38947 by CK
- Es gab kein Toilettenpapier.There was no toilet paper.This sentence is useful for describing a past situation where there was no Toilettenpapier.Tatoeba #7015355 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5803462 by Hybrid
- Wir brauchen mehr Klopapier.We need more toilet paper.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for more Klopapier.Tatoeba #12406800 by Waldelfe, translation #12026477 by shekitten
- Bitte reichen Sie mir etwas Toilettenpapier.Please pass me some toilet paper.
- Haben Sie Toilettenpapier in diesem Einkaufszentrum?Do you have toilet paper in this shopping center?
- Kannst du mir bitte Klopapier geben?Can you pass me the toilet paper?
- Wir müssen noch Klopapier kaufen.We still need to buy toilet paper.
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Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are organizing the cleaning supplies in their apartment.
- JuliaHaben wir noch Toilettenpapier im Schrank?Do we still have toilet paper in the cupboard?
- LukasNein, ich glaube, die letzte Rolle ist leer.No, I think the last roll is empty.
- JuliaDann kaufe bitte heute Toilettenpapier ein.Then please buy some toilet paper today.
- LukasAlles klar, das mache ich gleich.All right, I'll do that right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toilet paper” translations and entries Toilettenpapier, Klopapier, Klosettpapier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Klopapier, Klosettpapier, Toilettenpapier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
