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cream
A semi-solid substance for skin care that is applied to the skin to moisturize, protect, or heal it.
Ich benutze jeden Morgen eine Feuchtigkeitscreme für mein Gesicht.
I use a moisturizing cream for my face every morning.
The word 'Creme' (cream) comes from French. This explains the spelling with '-e' at the end and the pronunciation, which differs from German.
Für das Dessert benötigen wir eine süße Creme.
For the dessert, we need a sweet cream.
In the context of skin care, 'Creme' (cream) is often combined with the verbs 'auftragen' (to apply), 'benutzen' (to use), or 'verwenden' (to use). You can also say 'sich eincremen' (to put cream on oneself).
Tragen Sie die Creme dünn auf die gereinigte Haut auf.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to cleansed skin.
When 'Creme' (cream) refers to a food, it is often used with verbs like 'zubereiten' (to prepare), 'aufschlagen' (to whip), or 'rühren' (to stir). Common compounds are 'Vanillecreme' (vanilla cream) or 'Schokoladencreme' (chocolate cream).
Die Konditorin schlägt die Creme für die Torte steif.
The pastry chef whips the cream for the cake until stiff.
The figurative meaning 'Elite' (elite) is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'die Creme de la Creme' (the cream of the crop). This expression is taken directly from French.
Zum Festival kam die Creme de la Creme der internationalen Musikszene.
The cream of the international music scene came to the festival.
milk
'die Milch' and 'die Creme' can both appear in the area of skin care. In this context, 'Milch' is a relatively liquid care or cleansing product that looks milky. 'Creme' is thicker and is applied to the skin to care for it or protect it. Learners may confuse the words because both products can be for the skin and sometimes have similar functions. In practical terms: a 'Milch' spreads easily and is more liquid. A 'Creme' stays more solid on the skin.
Ich trage die Creme auf, weil meine Hände sehr trocken sind.
I apply the cream because my hands are very dry.
Nach dem Duschen benutzt Sofia eine milde Milch für die Haut.
After showering, Sofia uses a gentle lotion for her skin.