German · Body & Health
"Cheek" in German: Wange
die Wange
Cheek in German is die Wange, feminine. Both cheeks are die Wangen. Cold weather can give you rote Wangen.
Cold day
Mir sind die Wangen ganz rot.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Wange
Say it
VANG-eh
/ˈvaŋə/
VANG-eh. The w sounds like English v. Soft final e.
"Cheek" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Wange | the cheek Default body word. | Default body word. |
| die Wangen | the cheeks Plural. | Plural. |
| rote Wangen | rosy / red cheeks Cold or embarrassment. | Cold or embarrassment. |
| auf die Wange küssen | to kiss on the cheek Greeting gesture. | Greeting gesture. |
How to use Wange in real life
- 1Cold day
Mir sind die Wangen ganz rot.
My cheeks are all red.
Die Wangen is plural.
- 2Makeup tip
Trag den Rouge leicht auf die Wange auf.
Apply the blush lightly on the cheek.
Die Wange singular.
- 3Kids
Er hat einen Kuss auf die Wange bekommen.
He got a kiss on the cheek.
Auf die Wange.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wange
Incorrect: der Wange
Correct: die Wange
Wange is feminine.
Incorrect: die Backe only (for this page)
Correct: die Wange
Backe can mean cheek too, but this headword is Wange.
Good to know
Friends in some regions greet with a kiss on the cheek; elsewhere a hug or handshake is more common. Wangenknochen is the cheekbone in medical talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a windy walk
ChatPal
Deine Wange ist ganz kalt.
Your cheek is really cold.
You
Beide Wangen sind eisig.
Both cheeks are icy.
ChatPal
Komm rein. Warme Wangen kommen schnell zurück.
Come inside. Warm cheeks come back quickly.
You
Danke. Meine linke Wange kribbelt schon.
Thanks. My left cheek is already tingling.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheek" in German
What gender is Wange?
Feminine: die Wange.
What is the plural?
Die Wangen.
Is Backe the same?
Often yes in speech; this page teaches Wange.
How do you say rosy cheeks?
Rote Wangen.
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