maniküren

to manicure, to do one's nails

verb ma-ni-KUE-ren Rare

Origin: from French manucure, from Latin manus + cura

Usage Note

maniküren means to care for the fingernails — filing, cuticle care, and polishing. It can be transitive (jemanden maniküren) or reflexive (sich maniküren). The standard verb in German for professional or DIY nail care.

Examples

"Sie manikürt sich jeden Sonntag die Fingernägel."

Natural Translation

Every Sunday she manicures her fingernails.

Literal Translation

She manicures herself every Sunday the fingernails.

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