das Kinn
chin
The lowest part of the human face, below the mouth.
EXAMPLE
Nachdenklich stützte er sein Kinn in die Hand.
Thoughtfully, he rested his chin in his hand.
das Kinn
chin
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Meanings
Usage tips
False friend
Be careful: 'das Kinn' means 'chin' in English. It is a false friend of the English word 'kin', which means 'Verwandtschaft' (relatives/family).
EXAMPLE
Er hat ein sehr markantes Kinn.
He has a very prominent chin.
Typical collocations
Common actions connected with the chin are 'das Kinn auf die Hand stützen' (to rest one's chin on one's hand), 'sich am Kinn kratzen' (to scratch one's chin), or 'das Kinn heben' (to lift one's chin).
EXAMPLE
Sie stützte nachdenklich ihr Kinn auf die Hände.
She thoughtfully rested her chin on her hands.
Word formations
'Kinn' (chin) is part of other useful words that refer to this part of the face, for example 'das Doppelkinn' (double chin) or 'der Kinnbart' (goatee/chin beard).
EXAMPLE
Er trägt einen gepflegten Kinnbart.
He has a well-groomed goatee.
In real life
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