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Maskenbildnerin

make-up artist (theatre/film)

noun MAHS-ken-bilt-ne-rin Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Also means

a female professional who applies theatrical makeup and wigs

Usage Note

Maskenbildnerin applies stage makeup, wigs, prosthetics, and special effects. The training in Germany takes three years and leads to a recognized craftsperson qualification (Maskenbildner/in).

Examples

"Die Maskenbildnerin verwandelte den jungen Schauspieler in einen alten König."

Natural Translation

The make-up artist transformed the young actor into an old king.

Literal Translation

The mask-builder(f) transformed the young actor into an old king.

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