sun protection / sunscreen
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sunscreen
A product, usually a cream or lotion, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the sun's harmful UV radiation.
Vergiss nicht, vor dem Schwimmen einen wasserfesten Sonnenschutz aufzutragen.
Don't forget to apply waterproof sunscreen before swimming.
The word is a clear example of a German compound. It consists of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'Schutz' (protection). So the meaning is literally 'protection from the sun'.
Ein guter Hut bietet ebenfalls einen effektiven Sonnenschutz.
A good hat also provides effective sun protection.
To distinguish the two meanings, pay attention to the verbs and the context. If it is about the skin and verbs like 'auftragen' (to apply) or 'eincremen' (to put cream on), it means the cream. If it is about buildings, windows, or gardens and verbs like 'montieren' (to install) or 'anbringen' (to attach), it means a device.
Du solltest den Sonnenschutz alle zwei Stunden neu auftragen.
You should reapply the sunscreen every two hours.
When the cream is meant, typical combinations are 'Sonnenschutz auftragen' (to apply sunscreen), 'sich mit Sonnenschutz eincremen' (to put sunscreen on oneself), and 'Sonnenschutz mit hohem Lichtschutzfaktor (LSF)' (sunscreen with a high sun protection factor/SPF).
Für Kinder empfiehlt sich ein Sonnenschutz mit sehr hohem Lichtschutzfaktor.
For children, sunscreen with a very high sun protection factor is recommended.
When a device is meant, typical examples of 'Sonnenschutz' (sun protection) are a 'Markise' (awning), a 'Rollo' (blinds), a 'Sonnenschirm' (parasol), or also 'Jalousien' (venetian blinds).
Eine Markise ist ein flexibler Sonnenschutz für den Balkon.
An awning is flexible sun protection for the balcony.
aperture / cover / visor
'die Blende' and 'der Sonnenschutz' can both protect against overly bright sunlight. In this context, 'die Blende' usually means a specific part, for example the sun visor in a car. 'der Sonnenschutz' is more general and can mean many things that provide shade or protect from the sun, such as a roller blind, an awning, or a parasol. If it is about a specific fold-down part in a car, 'Blende' sounds more natural. If you are talking generally about protection from the sun, 'Sonnenschutz' fits better.
Auf dem Balkon sorgt ein großer Sonnenschutz dafür, dass es mittags nicht zu heiß wird.
On the balcony, a large sunshade keeps it from getting too hot at midday.
Als die Sonne tief stand, klappte Mehmet im Auto die Blende herunter.
When the sun was low, Mehmet folded down the visor in the car.