deodorieren

to apply deodorant; to deodorise

verb deh-o-do-REE-ren Rare

Origin: from Latin de- + odor

Usage Note

deodorieren is the formal verb for applying deodorant or eliminating body odour. In everyday speech Germans more often say Deo auftragen or simply einsprühen, but deodorieren appears in product descriptions and cosmetics texts.

Examples

"Das Produkt verspricht, den Körper bis zu 48 Stunden zu deodorieren."

Natural Translation

The product promises to deodorise the body for up to 48 hours.

Literal Translation

The product promises, the body up-to 48 hours to deodorise.

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