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scrub
The typical, usually green or blue work clothing for medical staff in the operating room, consisting of loose trousers and a tunic. The word is an Anglicism.
Vor der Operation zog der Chirurg einen sterilen Scrub an.
Before the operation, the surgeon put on a sterile scrub.
scrub
A cosmetic product, usually a cream or gel with small grains, used to remove dead skin cells (exfoliation). This is also an Anglicism.
Für eine glattere Haut benutze ich zweimal pro Woche einen Scrub für das Gesicht.
For smoother skin, I use a facial scrub twice a week.
You can always tell from the context whether medical clothing or the cosmetic product is meant. Words like 'Krankenhaus' (hospital), 'OP' (operating room), or 'Arzt' (doctor) point to the clothing, while 'Gesicht' (face), 'Haut' (skin), or 'Peeling' (exfoliation) refer to the cosmetic product.
Die Ärztin zog sich vor der Untersuchung einen frischen Scrub an.
The doctor put on a fresh scrub before the examination.
'Scrub' is a modern Anglicism in both meanings. The word is pronounced in German as it is in English and is firmly established in the relevant professional and everyday contexts.
Im Krankenhaus tragen alle Mitarbeiter im OP-Bereich blaue Scrubs.
In the hospital, all employees in the operating area wear blue scrubs.
When referring to medical clothing, 'Scrub' is often combined with verbs such as 'anziehen' (to put on), 'tragen' (to wear), or 'wechseln' (to change). The color is also often relevant, e.g. 'grüne Scrubs' (green scrubs) or 'blaue Scrubs' (blue scrubs).
Nach dem Notfall musste der Pfleger seine Scrubs wechseln.
After the emergency, the nurse had to change his scrubs.
In cosmetic contexts, 'Scrub' is often used with verbs such as 'benutzen' (to use), 'verwenden' (to use), or 'auftragen' (to apply). The area of application is also often mentioned: 'Gesichtsscrub' (facial scrub) or 'Körperscrub' (body scrub).
Man sollte einen Scrub nicht öfter als zweimal pro Woche verwenden.
You should not use a scrub more than twice a week.
