Category: Body & HealthPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Næse
/Næse/Roman
English meaning: Nose
Definition
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
Example
“Min næse er tilstoppet af forkølelsen.”
In English: “My nose is blocked from the cold.”
Another example: “Jeg er forkølet og har løbende næse.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'nose', the body part. Plural 'næser'. Used in idioms like 'stikke næsen i' (to nose into something).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'næse' derives from the Old Norse 'nǫs', meaning nose, and is related to various cognates in other Germanic languages, indicating its long-standing relevance in anatomy.
Common Collocations
- en stor næse
- pudse næse
- ondt i næsen
- løbende næse
- rynke på næsen
Word Forms
en næse, næsen, næser, næserne
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