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schuppen

to flake (skin), to have dandruff

verb SHOOP-pen Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

schuppen reflexively (sich schuppen) describes skin or scalp producing flakes. Common in dermatological and personal-care contexts: die Kopfhaut schuppt sich (the scalp is flaking). An important B2 term for describing skin conditions.

Examples

"Im Winter schuppt sich seine Kopfhaut mehr als in den anderen Jahreszeiten."

Natural Translation

In winter his scalp flakes more than in the other seasons.

Literal Translation

In winter his head-skin flakes itself more than in the other seasons.

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