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nachfetten

to re-moisturise with a rich cream

verb NAKH-fet-ten Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

Nachfetten means to apply an additional layer of rich, fatty moisturiser — used in skin care for very dry skin, especially in winter. Die Hände nachfetten = to re-grease one's hands after washing.

Examples

"Im Winter muss ich meine Hände nach dem Waschen immer nachfetten."

Natural Translation

In winter I always have to re-moisturise my hands after washing them.

Literal Translation

In winter must I my hands after the washing always re-fat.

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