die Zigarette, -n
Meaning and Usage
"Die Zigarette" in German refers to a cigarette in English. It is used to describe a rolled paper tube filled with tobacco, which is commonly smoked.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Zigarette" is a feminine noun in German. It does not have any prefixes or suffixes and has its origin in the Italian word "cigaretta."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Zigarette" is similar to its English counterpart "cigarette" in both meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
Smoking is a common habit in many cultures, and the cultural context of "die Zigarette" reflects the prevalence and impact of smoking on society.
Example Sentences
- Ich rauche keine Zigaretten mehr. (I don't smoke cigarettes anymore.)
- Er zündete sich eine Zigarette an. (He lit a cigarette.)
Memory Tips
To remember the word "die Zigarette," you can associate it with the English word "cigarette" and the act of smoking.
Additional Vocabulary
- Der Raucher (the smoker)
- Das Rauchen (smoking)
- Die Zigarettenschachtel (the cigarette pack)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Zigaretten
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A as "Zigarette" is a noun and doesn't have a verb form.