das Make-up
makeup
Cosmetic products used to apply makeup to the face and change or enhance one’s appearance.
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt heute nur wenig Make-up.
She’s wearing only a little makeup today.
das Make-up
makeup
das Make-up, die Make-ups
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Meanings
das Make-up
makeup design
The application and design of cosmetic makeup on the face, especially for a particular person or occasion.
EXAMPLE
Für den Film bekam die Schauspielerin ein aufwendiges Make-up.
The actress was given elaborate makeup for the film.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Make-up, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Make-ups |
| genitive | des Make-ups |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Make-up | die Make-ups |
| accusative | das Make-up | die Make-ups |
| dative | dem Make-up | den Make-ups |
| genitive | des Make-ups | der Make-ups |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
For cosmetic products, phrases such as 'Make-up tragen' (to wear makeup), 'Make-up auftragen' (to apply makeup), 'Make-up entfernen' (to remove makeup), and 'Make-up kaufen' (to buy makeup) are common. Here, 'Make-up' usually refers to the product or the makeup on the face.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Schlafengehen entfernt sie ihr Make-up gründlich.
She removes her makeup thoroughly before going to bed.
Film and stage
When referring to makeup design, 'Make-up' is often associated with film, television, the stage, or photography. Typical collocations include 'ein aufwendiges Make-up' (elaborate makeup), 'ein professionelles Make-up' (professional makeup), and 'jemandem ein Make-up machen' (to do someone’s makeup).
EXAMPLE
Das aufwendige Make-up des Hauptdarstellers dauerte jeden Morgen zwei Stunden.
The lead actor’s elaborate makeup took two hours every morning.
Context clue
When 'Make-up' appears with verbs such as 'tragen' (to wear), 'auftragen' (to apply), or 'entfernen' (to remove), it usually refers to makeup as a cosmetic product. In expressions such as 'bekommen' (to be given), 'gestalten' (to design), or 'für eine Rolle' (for a role), it more often refers to the specific design of the face for an occasion or production.
EXAMPLE
Morgens trägt sie das Make-up mit einem Pinsel auf.
She applies her makeup with a brush in the morning.
Die Maskenbildnerin gestaltete für jede Figur ein eigenes Make-up.
The makeup artist designed a separate makeup look for each character.
In real life
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