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
die Nase voll haben
to be fed up
Colloquial for: to have had enough of something or someone; to be annoyed or tired of it.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe die Nase voll von deinen ständigen Ausreden!
I'm fed up with your constant excuses!
eine Nase für etwas haben
to have a nose for something
To have a good sense, an instinct, or a special talent for something.
EXAMPLE
Als Journalist hat er eine gute Nase für spannende Geschichten.
As a journalist, he has a good nose for exciting stories.
jemanden an der Nase herumführen
to lead someone on
To deliberately deceive or mislead someone.
EXAMPLE
Er hat uns die ganze Zeit nur an der Nase herumgeführt und nie die Wahrheit gesagt.
He was just leading us on the whole time and never told the truth.
die Nase
nose
The very front part of a vehicle, especially an airplane or ship.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Landung senkte der Pilot die Nase des Flugzeugs langsam ab.
During landing, the pilot slowly lowered the nose of the airplane.
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 Schnauze
snout / mouth
Nase and Schnauze can both refer to the very front part of a vehicle. Nase is the neutral and more common form, while Schnauze sounds more colloquial and makes the vehicle seem more like a living creature. Nase is usually suitable in factual descriptions; Schnauze can also be used in casual conversation.
Nase
Die Nase des Flugzeugs wurde bei der Landung leicht beschädigt.
The nose of the airplane was slightly damaged during landing.
Schnauze
Die Schnauze des alten Autos war nach dem Unfall stark zerkratzt.
The front of the old car was badly scratched after the accident.
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