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scrubben

to scrub (the skin); to exfoliate vigorously

verb SKRUB-en Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Origin: from English scrub

Usage Note

scrubben implies more vigorous physical scrubbing than peelen. Den Körper scrubben (to scrub the body) in the shower with a brush or loofah is common; it is slightly more informal and physically energetic.

Examples

"Er scrubbte seinen Rücken mit einer Bürste unter der heißen Dusche."

Natural Translation

He scrubbed his back with a brush under the hot shower.

Literal Translation

He scrubbed his back with a brush under the hot shower.

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