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peelen

exfoliate (skin)

verb PEE-len Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Origin: from English 'to peel'

Also means

apply a peel

Usage Note

peelen is a loanword, widely used in cosmetics contexts. Often reflexive: sich peelen with a scrub or chemical peel. The noun das Peeling (scrub product) is more common, but the verb is well established.

Examples

"Sie peelt sich einmal pro Woche das Gesicht."

Natural Translation

She exfoliates her face once a week.

Literal Translation

She peels herself once per week the face.

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