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zähneputzen

to brush one's teeth

verb TSAE-ne-put-sen Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

zähneputzen is often treated as a noun in colloquial German (das Zähneputzen), but it functions as an infinitive verb. Sich die Zähne putzen is the standard grammatical form. It is one of the most routine personal-care actions.

Examples

"Die Zahnärztin empfahl, mindestens zweimal täglich Zähne zu putzen."

Natural Translation

The dentist recommended brushing teeth at least twice a day.

Literal Translation

The dentist recommended, at-least twice daily teeth to brush.

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