Fade-Cut
The English phrase "skin fade" is translated into German as Fade-Cut.
A skin fade is a haircut where the hair is tapered from a short length at the top to bald at the bottom.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, you might hear übergang to refer to the transition between longer and shorter hair.
Did you know?
- To request the shortest possible fade, Germans use the phrase auf Null, meaning 'to zero'.
- A German barber might describe a perfectly executed fade as sauber, meaning 'clean'.
- The term Fade-Cut is written with a hyphen to adhere to German rules for combining foreign loanwords with nouns.
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are at the barbershop.
- LauraHallo Felix, was möchtest du heute?Hello Felix, what would you like today?
- FelixIch will einen kurzen Fade-Cut.I want a short skin fade.
- LauraEin Fade-Cut ist eine gute Wahl.A skin fade is a good choice.
- FelixDanke, Laura. Bitte leg einfach los.Thanks, Laura. Please just start.
