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Ich putze mir die Zähne.

I brush my teeth.

In German

Ich putze mir die Zähne.

ɪç ˈpʊtsə miːɐ̯ diː ˈtsɛːnə
English
I brush my teeth.
Español
Me cepillo los dientes.
Italiano
Mi lavo i denti.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun (subject)
  • putzeclean/brushVerb (to clean/brush)
  • mirmyself (dative)Reflexive pronoun (dative)
  • dietheDefinite article (accusative)
  • ZähneteethNoun (direct object)

Grammar Point

Reflexive verb with Dative object

Variations

  • Ich bürste meine Zähne.
    I brush my teeth.
  • Nach dem Frühstück putze ich mir die Zähne.
    After breakfast, I brush my teeth.

FAQ

How do you say "I brush my teeth." in German?

"I brush my teeth." in German is "Ich putze mir die Zähne." (ɪç ˈpʊtsə miːɐ̯ diː ˈtsɛːnə).

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