makeup
die Schminke, die Schminken
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makeup
Cosmetic products such as lipstick, mascara, or powder that are used to change or emphasize one's appearance.
Vor dem Auftritt legt die Schauspielerin ihre Schminke auf.
Before the performance, the actress puts on her makeup.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schminken |
| genitive | der Schminke |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schminke | die Schminken |
| accusative | die Schminke | die Schminken |
| dative | der Schminke | den Schminken |
| genitive | der Schminke | der Schminken |
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'Die Schminke' (makeup) belongs to the word family of the verb 'schminken' (to put makeup on). When a person uses 'Schminke' (makeup), then 'schminkt sie sich' (she puts makeup on).
Er schminkt sich jeden Tag, bevor er zur Arbeit geht.
He puts on makeup every day before going to work.
In connection with 'Schminke' (makeup), the verbs 'auftragen' (to apply), 'auflegen' (to put on), 'tragen' (to wear), or 'entfernen' (to remove) are often used.
Abends muss man die Schminke gründlich entfernen.
In the evening, you have to remove your makeup thoroughly.
'Schminke' (makeup) is used like an uncountable noun, similar to 'Wasser' (water) or 'Milch' (milk). Therefore, people say 'viel Schminke' (a lot of makeup) or 'wenig Schminke' (little makeup), not 'viele Schminken'.
Für ihre Rolle im Theater braucht sie sehr viel Schminke.
For her role in the theater, she needs a lot of makeup.
cosmetics
Both words refer to products used to care for and beautify the body. “Kosmetik” usually refers to the broader area or to several products, while “Schminke” specifically refers to makeup that has been applied and can sound less neutral. “Kosmetik” is more suitable for skin and hair care, while “Schminke” is used for lipstick or powder.
Für die Theateraufführung trug sie auffällige Schminke im Gesicht.
For the theater performance, she wore dramatic makeup on her face.
Für die Reise nahm sie Kosmetik für die Pflege ihrer Haut und Haare mit.
She took cosmetics with her on the trip to care for her skin and hair.
