einbalsamieren

to embalm

verb EYEN-bal-za-meer-en Rare

Origin: from Latin balsamum

Usage Note

einbalsamieren means to embalm a body. It is separable (sie balsamiert ihn ein) and built on Balsam (balm), from Latin balsamum.

Examples

"Sie salbt sich nach dem Sonnen ein, als wolle sie sich einbalsamieren."

Natural Translation

She applies cream after sunbathing as if she wanted to embalm herself.

Literal Translation

She anoints herself after the sun-bathing in, as if she wanted to embalm herself.

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