Nase/ˈnaːzə/nose; sense of smell; front part (slang, e.g. of a plane)
Nase is a German noun that means nose, sense of smell, or front part (slang, e.g. of a plane). It is pronounced /ˈnaːzə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Nasen".
Definitions
1.the part of the face used for smelling and breathing(body part)
a.the organ on the face for smelling and breathing
Der Hund hat eine feuchte Nase.—The dog has a wet nose.
2.ability to smell or have an instinct for something(sense of smell, figuratively)
a.sense for something; instinct
Sie hat eine gute Nase für Geschäfte.—She has a good nose for business.
3.the front part, especially of an object like an airplane or vehicle(slang, front of something)
a.nose/front part of a vehicle (colloquial)
Die Nase des Flugzeugs ist beschädigt.—The nose of the plane is damaged.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Nase | die Nasen |
| Genitive | der Nase | der Nasen |
| Dative | der Nase | den Nasen |
| Accusative | die Nase | die Nasen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nase" mean in English?
- "Nase" means nose, sense of smell, or front part (slang, e.g. of a plane). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nase"?
- "Nase" is pronounced /ˈnaːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nase" der, die, or das?
- "Nase" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Nase"?
- The plural of "Nase" is "Nasen".
- What part of speech is "Nase"?
- "Nase" is a noun in German.
