NOUN
Gesicht/ɡəˈzɪçt/face; look; appearance
Gesicht is a German noun that means face, look, or appearance. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɪçt/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.front part of the head with eyes, nose, and mouth(body part, person)
a.the face of a human or animal, the visible part used for expression
Sie hat ein freundliches Gesicht.—She has a friendly face.
2.facial expression or appearance(expression, appearance)
a.the way someone's face looks, showing emotion or mood
Sein Gesicht zeigte Überraschung.—His face showed surprise.
3.surface or visible side (figurative use)(surface, figurative)
a.front, visible part of an object, e.g. clock face
Das Gesicht der Uhr ist beschädigt.—The face of the clock is damaged.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gesicht | — |
| Genitive | des Gesichts | — |
| Dative | dem Gesicht | — |
| Accusative | das Gesicht | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gesicht" mean in English?
- "Gesicht" means face, look, or appearance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gesicht"?
- "Gesicht" is pronounced /ɡəˈzɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gesicht" der, die, or das?
- "Gesicht" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Gesicht"?
- "Gesicht" is a noun in German.
