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schminken (verb)

to put on makeup

💬 Example

"Sie schminkt sich gerne für besondere Anlässe."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'SMINK' as 'SMooth INK'. You are putting smooth ink (makeup) on your face. The 'sch' is just the Germa...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Ich schminke mein Gesicht. → Ich schminke mir das Gesicht.

Ich mache mein Make-up. → Ich schminke mich.

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