Make-up /mˈɑːkəˈuːp/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "make-up".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Mode und Körperpflege

Source term
make-up
Translation
Make-up
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "das".

Dictionary form Make-up
Article das
Gender/article class neuter
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + das Make-up
Examples
Das ist das Make-up.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Mode und Körperpflege.

Example Sentences

Sie wird Make-up auftragen, um mit ihrem neuen Kleid gut auszusehen.

English: She will put on make-up to look nice with her new dress.

B1 · Fashion and Personal Care

Sie trägt zur Arbeit leichtes Make-up.

English: She wears light make-up to work.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

Er mag es nicht, wenn seine Schwester viel Make-up trägt.

English: He doesn't like heavy make-up on his sister.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

Ich habe neues Make-up im Laden gekauft.

English: I bought new make-up at the shop.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

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