Make-up in English: make-up | German-English Dictionary

Make-up /mˈɑːkəˈuːp/ · noun · CEFR B1. Dictionary entry meaning "make-up" in English.

Meanings of "Make-up"

Used with the meaning "makeup". noun · CEFR B2

Translation and Meaning

Word: das Make-up
Language: German
Meaning: make-up
IPA: /mˈɑːkəˈuːp/
CEFR Level: B1
Part of speech: noun
Article: das
Topic: German Mode und Körperpflege
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Example Sentences

Sie trägt heute kein Make-up zur Arbeit. English: She isn't wearing any makeup to work today.
Meine Schwester hat sich neues Make-up gekauft. English: My sister bought new makeup.
Vor der Party habe ich mein Make-up sorgfältig aufgetragen. English: I put on my makeup carefully before the party.

When and How to Use "Make-up"

Use "Make-up" when you want to talk about "make-up" in German. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Mode und Körperpflege topic. Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.