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hygiene
The study of maintaining health as well as the practical measures for preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. This includes personal body care, but also cleanliness in public spaces and with food.
Gute Hygiene in der Küche ist wichtig, um die Verbreitung von Bakterien zu verhindern.
Good hygiene in the kitchen is important to prevent the spread of bacteria.
The word 'Hygiene' (hygiene) is an uncountable noun and is almost always used in the singular. When speaking generally about the concept, it often appears without an article.
Hygiene spielt eine große Rolle in der Gastronomie.
Hygiene plays a major role in the restaurant industry.
Common and useful combinations are 'auf Hygiene achten' (to pay attention to hygiene), 'die Hygiene verbessern' (to improve hygiene), or the opposite, 'mangelnde Hygiene' (poor/lack of hygiene).
In Krankenhäusern muss man besonders auf die Hygiene achten.
In hospitals, one must pay particular attention to hygiene.
'Hygiene' is often the second part of compound words that describe the area of cleanliness more precisely. Examples include 'Körperhygiene' (personal hygiene), 'Mundhygiene' (oral hygiene), or 'Lebensmittelhygiene' (food hygiene).
Zur Körperhygiene gehört tägliches Duschen.
Daily showering is part of personal hygiene.
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'die Pflege' and 'die Hygiene' can both have to do with cleanliness and the health of the body. 'die Pflege' more often means keeping the body in good condition, for example by washing, applying lotion, or taking care of the skin. 'die Hygiene' places stronger emphasis on cleanliness and protection against illness, including in kitchens, hospitals, or with food. Learners may confuse the words because personal care is often hygienic too. As a practical rule: when it is about the body and its well-being, 'Pflege' is often appropriate. When it is about protection from disease and cleanliness, 'Hygiene' is more precise.
In der Küche ist gute Hygiene besonders wichtig, damit niemand krank wird.
Good hygiene in the kitchen is especially important so that no one gets sick.
Nach dem Duschen nimmt sich Lena Zeit für die Pflege ihrer trockenen Haut.
After showering, Lena takes time to care for her dry skin.