Bräunen
/ˈbʁɔɪ̯nən/
The German word for "tanning" is Bräunen.
Bräunen refers specifically to the biological process of the skin darkening due to sun exposure.
Meaning: act of becoming tan due to sun exposure (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Bräunen refers specifically to the process of the skin darkening, sonnen is often used to describe the act of sunbathing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Bräunen is derived from the verb bräunen, which means "to tan".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbʁɔɪ̯nən/
Did you know?
- While Bräunen refers to the skin, the verb bräunen is also used in cooking to describe the process of searing meat to create a brown crust.
- In German, the process of turning leather into a durable material is called Gerben, which is completely separate from the word Bräunen used for skin.
- Historically, the act of Bräunen was not always seen as a sign of health. In the 1920s, it became a fashionable 'wellness' trend that signaled one had the wealth and leisure time to travel.
Examples in context
- Sie plant künstliches Bräunen für ihren bevorstehenden Urlaub.She is planning artificial tanning for her upcoming vacation.
- Lass uns heute in die Sonne gehen und uns bräunen.Let's go into the sun today and get a tan.
- Ich möchte diesen Sommer richtig schön braun werden.I want to get a really nice tan this summer.
- Beim Bräunen muss man auf die Haut aufpassen.When tanning, one must watch out for the skin.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry bräunen.
