die Pore
pore
A very small opening in the skin of humans and animals through which sweat and sebum come out.
EXAMPLE
Diese Gesichtsmaske soll die Poren tiefenwirksam reinigen.
This face mask is supposed to deep-clean the pores.
die Pore
pore
die Pore, die Poren
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Meanings
die Pore
pore
A tiny opening or cavity on the surface or inside a material, such as rock, wood, or filters.
EXAMPLE
Der Schwamm kann durch seine feinen Poren sehr viel Wasser aufsaugen.
Because of its fine pores, the sponge can absorb a lot of water.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Pore, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Poren |
| genitive | der Pore |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pore | die Poren |
| accusative | die Pore | die Poren |
| dative | der Pore | den Poren |
| genitive | der Pore | der Poren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
Context tells you whether a skin opening or an opening in a material is meant. If it is about cosmetics, biology, or the body, the skin is meant. If it is about stones, wood, or technical materials, the second meaning is meant.
EXAMPLE
Diese Creme reinigt die Poren der Haut.
This cream cleans the pores of the skin.
Word family
The adjective 'porös' (porous) is derived directly from 'Pore' (pore). It describes a material that has many pores and therefore often lets liquids or air pass through.
EXAMPLE
Ziegelsteine sind porös und können Feuchtigkeit aufnehmen.
Bricks are porous and can absorb moisture.
Typical collocations
In the context of skin care, typical combinations are: 'verstopfte Poren' (clogged pores), 'grobe' or 'feine Poren haben' (to have large or fine pores), and 'die Poren reinigen' or 'verfeinern' (to clean or refine the pores).
EXAMPLE
Viele Jugendliche leiden unter verstopften Poren.
Many teenagers suffer from clogged pores.
Fixed expression
The idiom 'bis in die letzte Pore' means 'completely' or 'through and through'. It is often used to describe a person's quality or passion.
EXAMPLE
Er ist Künstler bis in die letzte Pore.
He is an artist through and through.
In real life
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