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anfeuchten

to moisten, to dampen slightly

verb AHN-foikh-ten Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

anfeuchten is separable and means to slightly moisten something — lips, skin, a cloth, or a surface. In skin-care contexts: die Haut anfeuchten (to moisten the skin). More gentle and targeted than befeuchten, which implies a fuller wetting.

Examples

"Bevor sie das Pflaster aufklebt, feuchtet sie die Haut leicht an."

Natural Translation

Before applying the plaster she slightly moistens the skin.

Literal Translation

Before she the plaster sticks-on, she moistens the skin slightly.

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