German · Body & Health

"Nose" in German: Nase

die Nase

Say it: NAH-zuhfeminine · die Nasenoun/ˈnaːzə/

Nose in German is die Nase. A cold often means Ich habe eine laufende Nase. Related talk includes Schnupfen and sich die Nase putzen.

With a cold

Meine Nase ist total verstopft.
My nose is totally blocked.
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How to pronounce Nase

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NAH-zuh

/ˈnaːzə/

NAH-zuh. Long ah, soft final e. Stress the first syllable.

"Nose" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
die Nasethe nose

Feminine body noun.

sich die Nase putzento blow one's nose

With a tissue.

laufende Naserunny nose

Cold symptom.

das Nasenblutennosebleed

Medical compound.

How to use Nase in real life

  1. 1With a cold

    Meine Nase ist total verstopft.

    My nose is totally blocked.

    Meine agrees with feminine Nase.

  2. 2Allergy season

    Mir juckt die Nase permanent.

    My nose itches constantly.

    Mir juckt… for body sensations.

  3. 3Kids

    Putz dir bitte die Nase.

    Please blow your nose.

    Dir + die Nase for grooming.

Mistakes English speakers make with Nase

Incorrect: der Nase

Correct: die Nase

Nase is feminine.

Incorrect: Ich putze mein Nase.

Correct: Ich putze mir die Nase.

Use mir and die Nase for blowing your nose.

Good to know

Saying jemandem etwas unter die Nase reiben means rubbing something in someone's face, figuratively. A curious person might stecken die Nase in alles—stick their nose into everything.

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Pharmacy visit for a cold

  1. ChatPal

    Ist die Nase frei oder verstopft?

    Is the nose clear or blocked?

  2. You

    Verstopft. Die Nase läuft auch.

    Blocked. The nose is also running.

  3. ChatPal

    Dann nimm das Spray. Es hilft der Nase schnell.

    Then take this spray. It helps the nose quickly.

  4. You

    Danke. Hoffentlich bleibt die Nase bald ruhig.

    Thanks. Hopefully the nose stays calm soon.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Nose" in German

What gender is Nase?

Feminine: die Nase.

How do you say blow your nose?

Sich die Nase putzen.

How do you say runny nose?

Eine laufende Nase.

What is Schnupfen?

A head cold, often with a stuffy or runny nose.

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