grooming

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich selbst oder ein Tier zu pflegen, zu kämmen und das äußere Erscheinungsbild zu erhalten, zum Beispiel bei einem Haustier; auch die Pflege und Körperhygiene bei Menschen.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, such as a pet.

unzählbar

1. Personal hygiene and appearanceA2formal

   The act of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining one's hair, nails, skin, and overall appearance.

   Körperpflege

   • Good grooming is important for a professional appearance.
   • She spends an hour on her grooming routine every morning.
   • The salon offers a full range of grooming services for men.

   Synonymehygienepersonal careprimpingtoiletry

   Antonymeslovenlinessunkemptness

2. Animal careA2formal

   The practice of cleaning, brushing, and maintaining the coat, nails, and hygiene of an animal.

   Tierpflege

   • Regular grooming keeps your dog's coat healthy and shiny.
   • The cat's grooming habits are very meticulous.
   • He took his horse to the stable for grooming before the show.

   Synonymebrushingcleaningcombingtendingwashing

3. Manipulative behaviorC1formallegal

   The act of building a relationship with a child or vulnerable person to exploit them, often for sexual abuse.

   Grooming

   • The court convicted him of child grooming.
   • Online grooming is a serious crime.
   • Awareness campaigns help parents recognize signs of grooming.

   Synonymeconditioningenticementmanipulationrecruitmentseduction

• Verb, das die Pflege und Reinigung des eigenen oder tierischen Äußeren bezeichnet oder die Vorbereitung bzw. Schulung einer Person für eine bestimmte Rolle oder Tätigkeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning and maintaining the appearance of oneself or an animal, or preparing someone for a particular role or activity.

1. Clean and tidy an animalB1formal

   To brush, clean, and care for the coat or fur of an animal, especially a horse or dog.

   Ein Tier pflegen

   • She grooms her horse every morning before riding.
   • The dog needs to be groomed regularly to keep its coat healthy.
   • He spent an hour grooming the pony for the competition.

   Synonymebrushcleancombcurrytend

2. Prepare someone for a roleB2formal

   To train or prepare someone for a particular job, position, or activity.

   Auf eine Rolle vorbereiten

   • The company is grooming him for a management position.
   • She was groomed from a young age to become a professional dancer.
   • The coach groomed the young athlete for the Olympics.

   Synonymecoachcultivatementornurtureprepareprimereadytraintutor

   Antonymediscourageignoreneglect

3. Make oneself neat and tidyB1formal

   To clean and arrange one's own appearance, such as hair or clothes.

   Sich zurechtmachen

   • He groomed himself carefully before the interview.
   • She spent time grooming her hair for the party.
   • The actor groomed himself in front of the mirror before the show.

   Synonymefreshen uppreenprimpsmarten upspruce uptidy

   Antonymedishevelmessmussuntidy