die Mascara
mascara
A cosmetic product applied to the eyelashes to make them look darker, longer, or thicker.
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt jeden Morgen schwarze Mascara auf ihre Wimpern auf.
She applies black mascara to her eyelashes every morning.
die Mascara
mascara
der Mascara, die Mascaras
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mascara, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mascaras |
| genitive | des Mascara |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mascara | die Mascaras |
| accusative | den Mascara | die Mascaras |
| dative | dem Mascara | den Mascaras |
| genitive | des Mascara des Mascaras | der Mascaras |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mascaras |
| genitive | des Mascara |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mascara | die Mascaras |
| accusative | den Mascara | die Mascaras |
| dative | dem Mascara | den Mascaras |
| genitive | des Mascara | der Mascaras |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Mascara' (mascara) is frequently used with verbs such as 'auftragen' (to apply), 'auflegen' (to put on), and 'entfernen' (to remove). It is also often associated with qualities such as 'wasserfest' (waterproof), 'schwarz' (black), or 'verlängernd' (lengthening).
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Schlafengehen entfernt sie die Mascara gründlich.
Before going to bed, she thoroughly removes her mascara.
Applying to eyelashes
When describing the application in more detail, 'Mascara auftragen' (to apply mascara) is often used with 'auf' and the accusative: 'Man trägt Mascara auf die Wimpern auf' (You apply mascara to your eyelashes).
EXAMPLE
Die Kosmetikerin zeigte mir, wie man Mascara gleichmäßig auf die oberen Wimpern aufträgt.
The beautician showed me how to apply mascara evenly to the upper eyelashes.
Cosmetics vocabulary
'Mascara' (mascara) belongs to the vocabulary of cosmetics and appears particularly often in conversations about makeup, beauty articles, and product descriptions.
EXAMPLE
Die Produktbeschreibung verspricht eine wasserfeste Mascara mit verlängernder Wirkung.
The product description promises a waterproof mascara with a lengthening effect.
In real life
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