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Dauerwelle

perm

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Meaning of Dauerwelle

a hairstyle made by chemically curling the hair for a long time

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German/ˈdaʊ̯ɐvɛlə/
perm
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Dauerwelle with English translation

Dauerwelle usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Meine Tante hatte früher eine Dauerwelle.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Die Dauerwelle machte ihre Haare lockig.

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Dauerwelle belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Dauerwelle synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Dauerwelle / Perm / Dauerwellenfrisur / Locken / Haarlocken / Welle

P
🇩🇪German
Perm

Neutral everyday word for a chemically curled hairstyle; very close to the English loanword.

B1Very Often
D
🇩🇪German
Dauerwellenfrisur

More descriptive; emphasizes that it is a hairstyle with a perm.

B1Often
L
🇩🇪German
Locken

General word for curls; does not necessarily mean a perm.

B1Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
Haarlocken

A rather rare and slightly literary way to say hair curls; more descriptive than usual.

B1Rarely
W
🇩🇪German
Welle

Can mean a wave in the hair, i.e. soft waving; not necessarily a full perm.

B1Often
H
🇩🇪German
Haarschnitt

General word for a haircut; does not specify curls or a perm.

B1Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
Frisur

Very general word for hairstyle; can include a perm but does not mean it directly.

B1Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
Haarstyling

Broad term for styling hair; a perm can be part of it, but it is not an exact synonym.

B1Often
L
🇩🇪German
Lockenfrisur

Hairstyle with curls; closer to curls in general, not just a perm.

B1Often
W
🇩🇪German
Wellung

Technical word for a wavy shape; sounds more professional and less everyday.

B1Rarely
H
🇩🇪German
Haarwelle

Describes wavy hair; can mean a soft wave, but not necessarily a long-lasting chemical perm.

B1Often

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How to pronounce Dauerwelle and what this word means

Dauerwelle means perm. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Dauerwelle

/ˈdaʊ̯ɐvɛlə/

Dauerwelle translation

perm

Dauerwelle examples

Meine Tante hatte früher eine Dauerwelle.

Dauerwelle transcription

/ˈdaʊ̯ɐvɛlə/

Questions about this word

Dauerwelle meaning: what does it mean?

eine Frisur, bei der das Haar mit Chemikalien dauerhaft gelockt wird

Dauerwelle pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Dauerwelle is pronounced as /ˈdaʊ̯ɐvɛlə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Dauerwelle definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Meine Tante hatte früher eine Dauerwelle. Translation: У моей тёти раньше была химическая завивка.

Is Dauerwelle part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, Dauerwelle (perm) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Dauerwelle part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, Dauerwelle (perm) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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