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abschminken

remove make-up

verb AP-shmink-en Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Also means

take off cosmetics

Usage Note

abschminken is a separable verb: er schminkt sich ab (he removes his make-up). Reflexive use with sich is standard; the direct object is typically omitted when referring to one's own face.

Examples

"Sie schminkt sich jeden Abend sorgfältig ab."

Natural Translation

She carefully removes her make-up every evening.

Literal Translation

She de-makes-up herself every evening carefully.

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