Meanings
face
mit einem Lächeln im Gesichtwith a smile on his/her face
a facial expression, a look
ein trauriges Gesicht machento make a sad face
figurativethat which is outward or in front
Das Gesicht des Feindes.The face of the enemy.
figurativehonour, reputation
sein Gesicht wahrento save one's face
metonymicallyperson, individual
Es waren viele Leute da, auch einige bekannte Gesichter.There were a lot of people there, including some more well-known people.
archaicsight, vision (the ability to see)
1 more meanings
Noun
archaicvision, sight (an observation of an extraordinary or supernatural phenomenon)
1545, Martin Luther, et al. (translators), Biblia, Hans Lufft, Daniel 7:2aI, Daniel, saw a vision in the night...
Examples
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Er hat eine große Narbe im Gesicht.He has a big scar on his face.
Er hat endlich sein wahres Gesicht gezeigt.He has finally shown his true colors.