der Lippenstift
lipstick
A cosmetic product in stick form that is used to give color to the lips.
EXAMPLE
Sie trug einen kräftigen roten Lippenstift, der zu ihrem Kleid passte.
She was wearing a bold red lipstick that matched her dress.
der Lippenstift
lipstick
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Meanings
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Word composition
'Lippenstift' (lipstick) is a compound noun made up of 'die Lippe' (the lip; plural: die Lippen) and 'der Stift' (the pen/stick). So it is literally a stick for the lips.
EXAMPLE
Ich suche einen neuen Lippenstift in einer dezenten Farbe.
I'm looking for a new lipstick in a subtle color.
The base word '-stift'
The base word '-stift' is very productive in German. It refers to many pen- or stick-shaped objects, for example 'Bleistift' (pencil), 'Filzstift' (felt-tip pen), or 'Klebestift' (glue stick).
EXAMPLE
Gibst du mir bitte mal den Klebestift?
Could you please pass me the glue stick?
Typical verbs
Typical verbs used with 'Lippenstift' (lipstick) are 'auftragen' (to apply), 'tragen' (to wear), and 'entfernen' (to remove).
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt selten Lippenstift.
She rarely wears lipstick.
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