🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Selbstpflege

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Zelbstpflege

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Self-Care/ˈsɛlf.kɛr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Selbstpflege ist wichtig für die Gesundheit."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.

    "Engaging in regular exercise is an important aspect of self-care."
  2. 2

    Activities that individuals undertake to enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

    "Reading a book or taking a long bath can be forms of self-care."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'self-care' combines 'self', derived from Old English 'seolf', meaning 'one's own person', and 'care', from Old English 'caru', meaning 'sorrow' or 'anxiety'. The concept evolved in the late 20th century to emphasize the importance of personal well-being and health management.

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