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kräuseln

to crimp, make hair frizzy or wavy

verb KROY-zeln Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Also means

to ripple

Usage Note

Kräuseln describes making hair wavy or frizzy — often used reflexively when humidity causes hair to frizz: das Haar kräuselt sich. Also used for water rippling.

Examples

"Bei Feuchtigkeit kräuseln sich ihre Haare sofort."

Natural Translation

In humidity her hair curls up immediately.

Literal Translation

At humidity curl themselves her hairs immediately.

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