facial expression
die Mimik
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facial expression
The entirety of the visible movements of the facial muscles that express feelings, thoughts, and reactions.
An seiner erstarrten Mimik konnte man den Schock erkennen.
You could recognize the shock from his frozen facial expression.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Mimik |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Mimik | – |
| accusative | die Mimik | – |
| dative | der Mimik | – |
| genitive | der Mimik | – |
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The word 'Mimik' (facial expression) is a collective term and describes the entirety of facial movements. That is why it is almost always used in the singular, even when talking about many different expressions.
Die Mimik des Schauspielers war beeindruckend.
The actor's facial expressions were impressive.
The word 'Mimik' (facial expression) is very often used together with 'Gestik' (gestures/body movements). The fixed phrase 'Mimik und Gestik' (facial expressions and gestures) describes all nonverbal communication through the body and face.
Bei einer Präsentation sind Mimik und Gestik genauso wichtig wie der Inhalt.
In a presentation, facial expressions and gestures are just as important as the content.
'Mimik' (facial expression) is often described with adjectives that evaluate the expression. Common combinations are 'lebhafte Mimik' (lively facial expressions), 'starre Mimik' (rigid/frozen facial expression), or 'ausdrucksstarke Mimik' (expressive facial expressions).
Trotz der ernsten Lage behielt er eine ruhige Mimik.
Despite the serious situation, he kept a calm facial expression.
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Ausdruck and Mimik can both show what a face conveys. Mimik refers to the entirety of the movements of the facial muscles, while Ausdruck refers more to the specific mood or emotion being shown. When referring to all facial signals, Mimik is appropriate; for a particular mood, Ausdruck is more appropriate.
An seiner Mimik konnte man Freude und Überraschung zugleich erkennen.
His facial expressions revealed both joy and surprise at the same time.
Ihr trauriger Ausdruck zeigte, dass sie die Nachricht verstanden hatte.
Her sad expression showed that she had understood the message.
