enthaaren

member of a household

noun HOWS-halts-mit-gleet Rare

Usage Note

enthaaren is the general verb for removing body hair by any method (shaving, waxing, laser, cream); note the double aa (ent + Haar). Sich die Beine enthaaren (to depilate one's legs) is the typical phrase.

Examples

"Für jeden Antrag muss das Einkommen aller Haushaltsmitglieder angegeben werden."

Natural Translation

The income of all household members must be stated for each application.

Literal Translation

For every application the income of all household members must be stated.

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