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personal hygiene
All measures that serve to clean, care for, and keep one's own body healthy, such as washing, applying lotion, or brushing one's teeth.
Für die tägliche Körperpflege braucht sie morgens etwa eine halbe Stunde im Bad.
For her daily personal hygiene, she needs about half an hour in the bathroom in the morning.
This word is made up of 'der Körper' (the body) and 'die Pflege' (care). So it literally means 'care of the body' and is therefore easy to understand.
Eine gute Körperpflege ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
Good personal hygiene is important for health.
The noun 'die Körperpflege' (personal hygiene) is closely related to the reflexive verb 'sich pflegen' (to take care of oneself; to wash, comb one's hair, etc.) and the general verb 'pflegen' (to care for something or someone).
Er pflegt sich sehr und achtet auf sein Äußeres.
He takes very good care of himself and pays attention to his appearance.
Common combinations are 'tägliche Körperpflege' (daily personal hygiene) or 'persönliche Körperpflege' (personal hygiene). As a verb, 'betreiben' (to practice/carry out) is often used, for example 'sorgfältige Körperpflege betreiben' (to practice careful personal hygiene).
Zur persönlichen Körperpflege gehört auch das Zähneputzen.
Brushing your teeth is also part of personal hygiene.
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'die Pflege' and 'die Körperpflege' can mean almost the same thing in this context. Both refer to measures such as washing, applying lotion, or brushing your teeth so that the body stays clean and healthy. The difference is mainly one of precision: 'die Pflege' is a very general word and can also mean caring for people or taking care of things. 'die Körperpflege' clearly refers to one's own body. Learners may confuse the words because 'Pflege' is often used as a short form of 'Körperpflege'. If there is no possibility of misunderstanding, 'Pflege' is enough. If you clearly mean the body, 'Körperpflege' is more precise.
Zur Körperpflege gehören für Paul auch Zähneputzen und Händewaschen.
For Paul, personal hygiene also includes brushing his teeth and washing his hands.
Nach dem Sport gehört die Pflege der Haut für mich einfach dazu.
After exercising, taking care of my skin is simply part of my routine.