verb
abschminken
take off (makeup)
The German word "abschminken" is a verb composed of "ab" (off) and "schminken" (to apply makeup). Literally, it means "to remove makeup" or "to take off makeup".
Similar words:
- "Make-up entfernen" (to remove makeup)
- "abwaschen" (to wash off)
- "entfernen" (to remove)
Difference:
While abschminken specifically refers to removing makeup, the other verbs like entfernen or abwaschen are more general and can apply to removing or washing off anything, not necessarily makeup.
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Examples
Sie schminkt sich am Abend ab.verb
She takes off her makeup in the evening.
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