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powder
A fine, dry powder that is applied to the skin, especially on the face, as a cosmetic product in order to mattify the complexion or set makeup.
Sie benutzte etwas Puder, um ihre glänzende Nase abzudecken.
She used a little powder to cover her shiny nose.
powder
A general term for a substance in the form of a very fine, dry powder, similar to flour or dust. Often used in comparisons, e.g. for fine snow.
Der Neuschnee war so fein und trocken wie Puder.
The fresh snow was as fine and dry as powder.
The verb 'pudern' (to powder) is derived from the noun 'der Puder' (powder). It means to apply powder. The participle form 'gepudert' (powdered) is used as an adjective.
Sie pudert sich jeden Morgen das Gesicht.
She powders her face every morning.
In a cosmetic context, 'Puder' (powder) is often combined with the verbs 'auftragen' (to apply) or 'benutzen' (to use). A very fixed expression is 'sich die Nase pudern' (to powder one's nose).
Zum Schluss trug sie noch eine dünne Schicht Puder auf.
At the end, she applied a thin layer of powder.
This general meaning is often recognizable from comparisons with 'wie' (like/as) or from compound words. The best-known examples are 'Puderzucker' (powdered sugar) and 'Puderschnee' (powder snow).
Der Schnee war fein und leicht wie Puder.
The snow was fine and light like powder.
powder
Both words refer to a dry substance made up of very fine particles. Pulver is the neutral, more general term. Puder refers specifically to very fine powder and is used in everyday life mainly for a cosmetic product applied to the skin.
Vor dem Foto trug sie etwas Puder auf ihr Gesicht auf.
Before the photo, she applied some powder to her face.
Das feine Pulver wurde vorsichtig in die Schale gefüllt.
The fine powder was carefully poured into the bowl.
