Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

hydrophil

English translation:

hydrophilically, For maximum absorption...

Added to glossary by exptran
Jul 23, 2007 01:28
16 yrs ago
German term

hydrophil

German to English Marketing Cosmetics, Beauty
Hi,

The example below with the term in question is taken from a brochure describing a company's products for skin-care.

Dieses Pflegeöl erhöht das Rückhaltevermögen Ihrer Haut für Feuchtigkeit und strafft sie nachhaltig. Verwenden Sie das kostbare Öl hydrophil, auf noch feuchter Haut nach der Dusche oder Bad. So dringt es besonders schnell ein und entfaltet seine Wirkung am besten.

Thank you very much.

- exptran
Proposed translations (English)
5 +3 hydrophilically
3 +1 hydrophile

Proposed translations

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5 hrs
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hydrophilically

That would have to be "hydrophilically" from the grammatical context. Sounds a little odd when used for a cosmetics product, though.

What about: "For maximum absorption, apply this precious oil to still moist skin after your shower or bath."
Peer comment(s):

agree Cetacea : Absolutely. Phrasing it the way you propose in your answer (i.e. "For maximum absorption...") is much better. As David points out, it would be preferable to avoid "hydrophilic" altogether.
51 mins
agree David Le Cou (X) : I agree, but this is a scientific term misused for commercial purposes. All it means is mixing with water for better coverage
1 hr
agree Ingeborg Gowans (X) : w/david; sounds too stilted for the context, but second suggestion would work
5 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you very much for your valuable help. - exptran"
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39 mins

hydrophile

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Note added at 40 mins (2007-07-23 02:08:45 GMT)
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I mean hydrophilic :)

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Note added at 43 mins (2007-07-23 02:11:12 GMT)
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Take advantage of the hydrophilic properties of this valuable oil...
Peer comment(s):

agree Ulrike Kraemer : hydrophilic
3 hrs
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