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nachschminken

to touch up make-up

verb NAHKH-shmink-en Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

nachschminken is separable and means to reapply or touch up make-up. The prefix nach- indicates a corrective, later application as distinct from the initial schminken (applying make-up). Common in beauty and social contexts.

Examples

"In der Mittagspause schminkt sie sich kurz nach."

Natural Translation

During her lunch break she quickly touches up her make-up.

Literal Translation

In the midday-break she paints herself briefly after.

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