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German
Etymology
An originally Central and Low German word, from late Middle High German smicke, smyncke (“make-up”), Middle Low German sminke. Further origin uncertain, but probably related with schmeichen, Middle Low German smēken (“to spread, stroke”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Schminke f (genitive Schminke, plural Schminken)
- make-up
- Synonym: Make-up
Ich gehe immer ohne Schminke zur Arbeit.- I always go to work with no make-up on.
Usage notes
- Schminke and Make-up are principally synonymous, but the former is more likely to be used referring to the cosmetic substances, whereas Make-up is more likely to refer to the look that these substances create. Moreover, only Schminke is typically used in the context of carnival costumes and the like.
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Further reading
- “Schminke” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “Schminke” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
- “Schminke” in Duden online