German · Body & Health
"Face mask" in German: Maske
die Maske
Mask in German is die Maske. Say Setz die Maske auf or Eine Maske reicht. Medical and carnival masks share the same noun.
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How to pronounce Maske
Say it
MAS-kuh
/ˈmaskə/
MAS-kuh. Stress MAS; soft -e.
"Face mask" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Maske | mask Core noun. | Core noun. |
| Masken | masks Plural. | Plural. |
| Mund-Nasen-Maske | face mask Health context. | Health context. |
| Maskenpflicht | mask requirement Rules. | Rules. |
How to use Maske in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Haben Sie noch eine Maske in Größe M?
Do you still have a mask in size M?
Eine Maske.
- 2Carnival prep
Meine Maske für den Umzug ist fertig.
My mask for the parade is ready.
Costume Maske.
- 3Crowded train reminder
Zieh bitte die Maske richtig über Nase und Mund.
Please pull the mask properly over nose and mouth.
Die Maske.
Mistakes English speakers make with Maske
Incorrect: der Maske
Correct: die Maske
Maske is feminine: die Maske.
Incorrect: die Mask
Correct: die Maske
Use German Maske with -e.
Good to know
Maske covers medical face coverings and carnival faces. Rules for Maskenpflicht change by setting and year. At Fasching, painted Masken are festive rather than medical.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing before a crowded event
ChatPal
Packst du eine Maske ein?
Are you packing a mask?
You
Ja. Zwei Masken, falls eine nass wird.
Yes. Two masks in case one gets wet.
ChatPal
Gut. Die Maske liegt sonst immer im Jacket.
Good. The mask otherwise always sits in the jacket.
You
Perfekt. Maske griffbereit.
Perfect. Mask within reach.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Face mask" in German
How do you say mask?
Die Maske.
Plural?
Die Masken.
Put on a mask?
Die Maske aufsetzen.
Gender?
Feminine: die Maske.
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