Nase
/ˈnaːzə/feminine
The German word for "nose" is Nase.
The word refers to the protuberance on the face. It is also related to the verb schnüffeln, which means to snoop.
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Nase is the standard term, you may encounter Näschen, which is a diminutive form used to convey affection or playfulness.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Nase is a feminine noun, so it takes the feminine definite article die. The plural form is Nasen. In the dative or genitive case, the article changes from die to der, such as in the phrase an der Nase.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnaːzə/
Did you know?
- The phrase auf der Nase herumtanzen translates to 'dancing on someone's nose' and describes taking advantage of someone or treating them with disrespect.
- The term Naseweise is used to describe a 'know-it-all' or a precocious child who thinks they are smarter than they are.
- There is a common German idiom, jemandem die Nase lang machen, which means to make someone feel disappointed or to 'pull someone's nose'.
Examples in context
- Toms Nase war rot.Tom's nose was red.This example shows how to describe the color of the Nase.Tatoeba #12003500 by Augustus, translation #2548520 by CK
- Mir juckt die Nase.My nose is itchy.This sentence describes an itchy sensation in the Nase.Tatoeba #1193160 by Tlustulimu, translation #318193 by CK
- Mir läuft die Nase.My nose is running.This sentence is useful for describing a running Nase.Tatoeba #1315398 by al_ex_an_der, translation #318205 by CK
- Ich habe mir die Nase gebrochen.I broke my nose.
- Passt auf, sonst gibt's was auf die Schnauze.Be careful, or you'll get punched in the nose.
- Der Hund hat einen feinen Riecher.The dog has a keen sense of smell/nose.
- Ach, du hast ja ein süßes kleines Näschen!Oh, you have such a cute little nose!
- 222 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are looking at a photo of a baby.
- JulianSchau mal, die Nase von dem Baby ist süß.Look, the baby's nose is cute.
- SarahJa, sie hat eine sehr kleine Nase.Yes, she has a very small nose.
- JulianSie sieht aus wie deine Schwester.She looks like your sister.
- SarahStimmt, sie hat die gleiche Nase.True, she has the same nose.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations and entries Nase, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
