das Näschen
little nose
A diminutive form of „Nase“ (nose); a small or delicate-looking nose, often described affectionately or jokingly.
EXAMPLE
Das Kind hat ein süßes kleines Näschen.
The child has a cute little nose.
das Näschen
little nose
das Näschen, die Näschen
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Meanings
ein Näschen für etwas haben
to have a nose for something
To have a good sense or a reliable instinct for something.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ein Näschen für gute Geschäfte.
She has a nose for good business opportunities.
ein Näschen nehmen
to take a bump
Colloquially, to take cocaine through the nose.
EXAMPLE
Er gab zu, auf der Party ein Näschen genommen zu haben.
He admitted to having taken a bump at the party.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Näschen |
| genitive | des Näschens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Näschen | die Näschen |
| accusative | das Näschen | die Näschen |
| dative | dem Näschen | den Näschen |
| genitive | des Näschens | der Näschen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Diminutive form
„Näschen“ (little nose) is formed from „Nase“ (nose) with the ending „-chen“. This ending makes the word smaller and often gives it an affectionate or endearing quality; the word is therefore neuter.
EXAMPLE
Das Baby rieb sich mit der Hand über das kleine Näschen.
The baby rubbed its little nose with its hand.
Fixed expression
In „ein Näschen für etwas haben“ (to have a nose for something), „für“ is followed by the accusative. The expression is often used with areas such as business, trends, or talent.
EXAMPLE
Als Talentscout braucht man ein sicheres Näschen für junge Spieler.
As a talent scout, you need a good nose for young players.
Colloquial expression
„Ein Näschen nehmen“ (to take a bump) is a colloquial, often euphemistic expression for using cocaine through the nose. The expression is mainly used in informal conversations and can be meant jokingly or critically, depending on the context.
EXAMPLE
Er wollte nicht darüber sprechen, warum er ein Näschen genommen hatte.
He didn't want to talk about why he had taken a bump.
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