Wimpern

eyelashes

noun VIM-pern Rare

Usage Note

Wimpern is the plural form; the singular Wimper is rarely used. The word appears frequently in cosmetics vocabulary (Wimperntusche = mascara, Wimpernzange = eyelash curler) and is recognisable to B2 learners.

Examples

"Sie trug dicke Wimperntusche auf ihre langen Wimpern auf."

Natural Translation

She applied thick mascara to her long eyelashes.

Literal Translation

She applied thick eyelash ink onto her long eyelashes.

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