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Schminken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schminken" is used as verb with the meaning of "apply makeup", "put on makeup" or "make up".
Essential properties of "schminken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: schminken
- Simple past: schminkte
- Participle: geschminkt
regulartransitivereflexive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "schminken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To apply makeup to the face"
- Definition: "To apply cosmetics to the face to beautify or transform."
- Translation(s): apply makeup, put on makeup, make up
- Synonym(s): schönmachen, auftragen
- Related word(s): Make-up, Kosmetik
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie schminkt sich jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.
- Er schminkt die Schauspieler für die Aufführung.
- Ich schminke mich nur zu besonderen Anlässen.
2.) "To falsify or embellish the truth"
- Definition: "To disguise or alter the appearance to deceive or simulate (figurative)."
- Translation(s): gloss over, embellish, falsify, sugarcoat, disguise
- Synonym(s): verfälschen, tarnen
- Related word(s): Verkleidung, Täuschung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er schminkt die Zahlen, um den Gewinn höher erscheinen zu lassen.
- Sie schminkt die Wahrheit, um besser dazustehen.
- Die Firma schminkt ihre Bilanzen, um Investoren zu beeindrucken.