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die Nase
nose
The organ in the face of humans and animals that is used for breathing and smelling.
example
Ich bin erkältet und meine Nase ist komplett zu.
I have a cold and my nose is completely blocked.
die Nase
nose
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
In connection with the body part, there are fixed phrases for everyday actions. These include 'sich die Nase putzen' (to blow one's nose), 'die Nase rümpfen' (to wrinkle one's nose), or that 'die Nase läuft' (one's nose is running).
EXAMPLE
Wenn du erkältet bist, läuft dir ständig die Nase.
When you have a cold, your nose is constantly running.
Sentence structure of the idiom
The idiom 'die Nase voll haben' (to be fed up) is often used with the preposition 'von' (of / with) and the dative to name the reason for the annoyance. The person who is annoyed is the subject of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Nase voll vom langen Warten.
I'm fed up with the long wait.
Sentence structure of the idiom
In the expression 'eine Nase für etwas haben' (to have a nose for something), the preposition 'für' is always followed by the accusative. It describes a talent or a good instinct.
EXAMPLE
Meine Oma hat eine wirklich gute Nase für Pilze.
My grandma has a really good nose for mushrooms.
Sentence structure of the idiom
In the idiom 'jemanden an der Nase herumführen' (to lead someone on / deceive someone), the deceived person is the accusative object. The subject is the person doing the deceiving.
EXAMPLE
Der Verkäufer hat mich mit seinen falschen Versprechungen an der Nase herumgeführt.
The salesperson led me on with his false promises.
Context clue
You can easily recognize this meaning from context. When airplanes, ships, trains, or rockets are being discussed, 'Nase' (nose) means the very front part of the vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Die Concorde hatte eine bewegliche Nase, die bei Start und Landung gesenkt wurde.
The Concorde had a movable nose that was lowered during takeoff and landing.
Compare with
Nase vs Spitze
tip / top / lace
'die Spitze' and 'die Nase' can both mean the front or outermost part of something. 'die Spitze' usually describes a narrow, pointed end, for example on a pencil, knife, or arrow. In this relation, 'die Nase' means the very front part of a vehicle, especially an airplane or ship. Learners may confuse the words because both refer to a kind of front end. The important point is: 'Spitze' describes the shape more, while 'Nase' describes the position at the front of certain vehicles more.
Nase
Nach der Landung kontrolliert der Techniker die Nase des Flugzeugs.
After the landing, the technician checks the nose of the airplane.
Spitze
Beim Zeichnen bricht mir ständig die Spitze des Bleistifts ab.
When I’m drawing, the tip of my pencil keeps breaking off.
In real life
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