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das Face
face
A colloquial Anglicism for the face. It is used mainly in youth language or online contexts.
example
Mach mal kein so trauriges Face, es wird alles gut!
Don't make such a sad face, everything will be okay!
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Usage tips
Register and style
In its main meaning, 'Face' (face) is a very informal Anglicism that occurs mainly in youth language and online communication. Its use is unusual in neutral or formal situations.
EXAMPLE
Warum machst du so ein langes Face?
Why are you making such a long face?
Technical context
The meaning of a heroic character is limited exclusively to the context of professional wrestling. Outside this topic, the word is not understood in this sense.
EXAMPLE
Der Wrestler vollzog eine Wandlung vom Bösewicht zum Face.
The wrestler underwent a transformation from villain to face.
Context clue
The meaning of 'Face' (face) is determined entirely by the situation. In informal everyday conversations, it refers to a part of the head. When wrestling is being discussed, it refers to a specific character type.
EXAMPLE
Check mal sein neues Profilbild, cooles Face!
Check out his new profile picture, cool face!
Compare with
Face vs Gesicht
face
'das Gesicht' and 'das Face' can both mean the front part of the head. 'das Gesicht' is the normal German word and fits in almost all situations: at the doctor, in the family, at school, or in formal texts. 'das Face' is an English loanword and sounds very colloquial. You are more likely to hear it in youth language, online, or in casual conversations. The words can be confused because they are similar in this meaning. 'Gesicht' is almost always the safer choice. You use 'Face' only when a very casual or modern tone really fits.
Face
Auf dem Foto macht Tom ein lustiges Face für seine Freunde.
In the photo, Tom is making a funny face for his friends.
Gesicht
Nach dem langen Spaziergang war ihr Gesicht ganz rot von der Kälte.
After the long walk, her face was completely red from the cold.
In real life
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