Gummi
See also: gummi
German
Etymology
From Latin cummi, from Ancient Greek κόμμι (kómmi), from Egyptian.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɡʊmi/
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Noun
Gummi n or m (genitive Gummis or Gummi, plural Gummis or Gummi)
- (uncountable) rubber, gum
- (countable) rubber band, elastic band
- (countable, informal) condom, rubber
Usage notes
- The noun is almost exclusively neuter in northern and central Germany, almost exclusively masculine in Austria. Both genders are heard in southern Germany.
Derived terms
- Gummi geben
- Gummibärchen
- Gummipunkt
- gummieren
- Gummistiefel
- Gummose
- Gummibaum
- Hartgummi
- Kaugummi
- Radiergummi
- Schaumgummi
- Weingummi
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