das Nasenloch
nostril
One of the two openings in the nose through which air flows in and out.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der Erkältung ist mein rechtes Nasenloch verstopft.
Because of the cold, my right nostril is blocked.
das Nasenloch
nostril
das Nasenloch, die Nasenlöcher
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Nasenloch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nasenlöcher |
| genitive | des Nasenloches |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Nasenloch | die Nasenlöcher |
| accusative | das Nasenloch | die Nasenlöcher |
| dative | dem Nasenloch | den Nasenlöchern |
| genitive | des Nasenloches des Nasenlochs | der Nasenlöcher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Nasenloch' (nostril) consists of 'Nase' (nose) and 'Loch' (hole), joined by an 'n'. The component 'Loch' (hole) helps you picture a single opening.
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin untersuchte jedes Nasenloch einzeln.
The doctor examined each nostril individually.
Breathing with 'durch'
When talking about breathing, 'durch ein Nasenloch' (through one nostril) is often used. 'durch' (through) is followed by the accusative; this expression goes well with 'einatmen' (to breathe in) and 'ausatmen' (to breathe out).
EXAMPLE
Atmen Sie langsam durch das linke Nasenloch ein.
Breathe in slowly through your left nostril.
Typical expression
A typical expression is 'sich ein Nasenloch zuhalten' (to hold one nostril closed). The person is in the dative, while the nostril is in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Beim Naseputzen hält man sich am besten zuerst ein Nasenloch zu.
When blowing your nose, it's best to hold one nostril closed first.
In real life
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