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entgiften

to detoxify; to cleanse the body

verb ent-GIF-ten Rare

Usage Note

entgiften in health and wellness contexts means purging the body of toxins, often through diet, fasting, or medical treatment. The word is popular in wellness marketing; medically it is most precise for treating poisoning (Entgiftung in a hospital).

Examples

"Manche Menschen fasten eine Woche lang, um ihren Körper zu entgiften."

Natural Translation

Some people fast for a week to detoxify their body.

Literal Translation

Some people fast a week long, to their body to detoxify.

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