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entgiften

to detoxify; to cleanse the body

verb ent-GIF-ten Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

entgiften in health and wellness contexts means purging the body of toxins, often through diet, fasting, or medical treatment. The word is popular in wellness marketing; medically it is most precise for treating poisoning (Entgiftung in a hospital).

Examples

"Manche Menschen fasten eine Woche lang, um ihren Körper zu entgiften."

Natural Translation

Some people fast for a week to detoxify their body.

Literal Translation

Some people fast a week long, to their body to detoxify.

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