einschäumen
to work into a lather, apply foaming product
verb AYN-show-men Rare
Usage Note
Einschäumen describes massaging a foaming product — shampoo, face wash, or shower gel — into the skin or hair until it lathers. Slightly more specific than einseifen.
Examples
"Schäume das Shampoo gründlich in die Kopfhaut ein."
Natural Translation
Work the shampoo thoroughly into a lather on the scalp.
Literal Translation
Foam the shampoo thoroughly into the scalp in.
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