auftragen

apply (product to skin); put on

verb OWF-trah-gen Rare

Also means

serve (food)

Usage Note

auftragen in personal care means to apply a product (Creme auftragen, Lippenstift auftragen). It is the most neutral and general term for product application. Also means to serve food and to give an assignment (figurative).

Examples

"Sie trägt morgens Sonnencreme auf, bevor sie das Haus verlässt."

Natural Translation

She applies sun cream in the morning before leaving the house.

Literal Translation

She applies morning sun-cream on before she the house leaves.

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