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mask
A covering for the face or part of it, worn for protection (e.g., against viruses or dust), as a disguise (during carnival), or when carrying out certain professions.
Beim Schweißen muss man eine spezielle Maske tragen, um die Augen zu schützen.
When welding, you have to wear a special mask to protect your eyes.
face mask
A cosmetic product in the form of a paste or cream that is applied to the skin of the face for care and left to work for a certain amount of time.
Nach einem langen Tag entspanne ich mich gerne mit einer feuchtigkeitsspendenden Maske.
After a long day, I like to relax with a moisturizing face mask.
mask
In a figurative sense, a behavior or facial expression that hides a person's true feelings or intentions.
Er trägt immer eine Maske der Fröhlichkeit, aber in Wirklichkeit ist er sehr traurig.
He always wears a mask of cheerfulness, but in reality he is very sad.
The verb used helps you recognize the meaning of 'Maske' (mask). A protective mask is 'getragen' (worn) or 'aufgesetzt' (put on), a cosmetic mask is 'aufgetragen' (applied), and a figurative mask can 'fallen' (fall).
Im Operationssaal tragen alle eine Maske.
In the operating room, everyone wears a mask.
When it is about a protective mask or disguise mask, the typical verbs are 'tragen' (to wear), 'aufsetzen' (to put on), and 'abnehmen' (to take off).
Setz bitte deine Maske auf, bevor du den Raum betrittst.
Please put on your mask before you enter the room.
With a cosmetic mask, different verbs are used. You 'trägt' it 'auf' (apply it), 'lässt' it 'einwirken' (let it work), and then 'wäscht' it 'ab' (wash it off).
Diese Maske muss zehn Minuten einwirken.
This mask has to be left on for ten minutes.
In the figurative meaning, the expression 'die Maske fallen lassen' (to let the mask fall/drop the mask) is very common. It means that someone shows their true face or their true intentions.
Unter Druck ließ der Politiker seine freundliche Maske fallen.
Under pressure, the politician dropped his friendly mask.
facade
Both words refer to an outward appearance that hides the truth. „Die Maske“ focuses more strongly on a person's pretense, whereas „die Fassade“ emphasizes the overall impression maintained outwardly. Choose „Maske“ for behavior or facial expression and „Fassade“ for the general appearance.
Hinter ihrer freundlichen Maske verbarg sie ihre Enttäuschung.
Behind her friendly mask, she hid her disappointment.
Nach außen hielt die Familie lange die Fassade eines glücklichen Lebens aufrecht.
For a long time, the family maintained the facade of a happy life.
