Kulturbeutel
The English phrase 'toiletry bag' is translated into German as Kulturbeutel.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it takes the definite article 'der'. The word does not change its form in the plural. Only the article changes (die Kulturbeutel).
Did you know?
- In some contexts, Kultur can refer to a laboratory culture, making Kulturbeutel a humorous pun for biologists.
- The term Kulturbeutel seems to suggest a bag for 'culture', but it actually refers to the 'cultivation' of one's body and personal hygiene.
- The suffix -beutel appears in many German words for specific bags, such as Staubbeutel for a vacuum cleaner bag.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie, wo kann ich einen Kulturbeutel finden?Excuse me, where can I find a toiletry bag?
- Weißt du, wo ich meine Kulturtasche finden kann?Do you know where I can find my toiletry bag?
- Vergiss deinen Kulturbeutel nicht!Don't forget your toiletry bag!
- Der Kulturbeutel liegt im Koffer.The toiletry bag is in the suitcase.
- Ich brauche einen neuen Kulturbeutel.I need a new toiletry bag.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are packing for a weekend trip.
- LukasHast du den Kulturbeutel eingepackt?Did you pack the toiletry bag?
- JuliaJa, er ist schon im Rucksack.Yes, it is already in the backpack.
- LukasSuper, dann sind wir bereit.Great, then we are ready.
- JuliaLass uns endlich losfahren!Let's finally head off!
