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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.
hygiene
Hygiene and Körperpflege (personal hygiene) can both involve washing and cleaning the body. Hygiene emphasizes protection against dirt, disease, and infection, while Körperpflege refers to the regular care of one’s own body, including applying lotion and similar routines. Use Hygiene for health-related rules, and Körperpflege for a personal care routine.
Zur täglichen Körperpflege gehören für sie Duschen, Zähneputzen und Eincremen.
Her daily personal care routine includes showering, brushing her teeth, and applying lotion.
Beim gemeinsamen Kochen ist gute Hygiene wichtig, damit niemand durch schmutzige Hände krank wird.
Good hygiene is important when cooking together so that no one gets sick from dirty hands.
