Noun
der Gummi
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊmi/
rubber, gum
C1
rank #6,400
plural Gummis
Meanings
Noun
- rubber, gum
- rubber band, elastic band
- condom, rubber
Example sentence
Das ist kein Gummi.
This isn't rubber.
Word forms
singular
der Gummi
plural
die Gummis
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Gummi
Accusativeden Gummi
Dativedem Gummi
Genitivedes Gummis
Plural
Nominativedie Gummis
Accusativedie Gummis
Dativeden Gummis
Genitiveder Gummis
Usage
- aus Gummi — Made of rubber; aus takes the dative.
- der Gummi / das Gummi — Both genders occur for the material.
Die Sohlen dieser Schuhe bestehen aus weichem Gummi.
The soles of these shoes are made of soft rubber.