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entharen

to depilate; to remove body hair

verb ent-HAA-ren Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

entharen is the general verb for removing body hair by any method (shaving, waxing, laser, cream). The noun Epilation is also common. Sich die Beine entharen (to depilate one's legs) is the typical phrase.

Examples

"Viele Menschen entscheiden sich, sich die Achseln dauerhaft entharen zu lassen."

Natural Translation

Many people decide to have their armpits permanently depilated.

Literal Translation

Many people decide themselves the armpits permanently to depilate to-let.

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