schminken
Translation
to put on makeup, to make up
Examples
Sie schminkt sich jeden Morgen.
She puts on makeup every morning.
Die Visagistin schminkt das Model.
The makeup artist is making up the model.
Grammar Patterns
sich⁴ schminken to put makeup on oneself She puts on makeup every morning.
((sb.)) schminken to put makeup on (sb.) The makeup artist is making up the model.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Make-up auftragen, sich zurechtmachen; Antonyms: abschminken
Etymology
From Old High German 'sminkan' (to smear, to stroke). 'Schminke' (makeup) is what you 'smear' on your face.
Memory Tips
Think of the noun 'die Schminke' (makeup). The verb 'schminken' is simply the action of applying it. It sounds a bit like 'smink', a playful word for makeup.