tupfen

to dab, pat gently

verb TUP-fen Rare

Usage Note

Tupfen means to touch or apply with a light dabbing motion — eine Wunde tupfen = to dab a wound, Concealer auftupfen = to dab on concealer. Used in first aid and cosmetics.

Examples

"Tupfe die Wunde vorsichtig mit einem sterilen Tupfer ab."

Natural Translation

Gently dab the wound with a sterile swab.

Literal Translation

Dab the wound carefully with a sterile swab off.

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