rasieren
to shave
Intermediate Verb
🔊
Pronunciation
/ʁaˈziːʁən/
💡
Cultural Note
'Sich rasieren' (reflexive) means to shave oneself. 'Glattrasiert' (clean-shaven) is a common adjective. The traditional German brand 'Wilkinson Sword' has roots in Solingen, the blade-making capital. 'Nassrasur' (wet shave) vs. 'Trockenrasur' (dry/electric shave) is a common grooming debate.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich rasiere mich jeden Morgen.
I shave every morning.
Er hat sich nicht rasiert.
He hasn't shaved.
Hast du dich frisch rasiert?
Did you just shave?