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einschäumen

to work into a lather, apply foaming product

verb AYN-show-men Rare

Usage Note

Einschäumen describes massaging a foaming product — shampoo, face wash, or shower gel — into the skin or hair until it lathers. Slightly more specific than einseifen.

Examples

"Schäume das Shampoo gründlich in die Kopfhaut ein."

Natural Translation

Work the shampoo thoroughly into a lather on the scalp.

Literal Translation

Foam the shampoo thoroughly into the scalp in.

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