English–German

“cheek” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaŋə/

Example

Der kalte Wind macht meine Wangen rot.

The cold wind makes my cheeks red.

Illustration for Wange (cheek)

How to say “cheek” in German

“Cheek” in German is Wange.

The soft side of the face between the eye and jaw, where a smile shows and a blush appears.

Full entry for Wange: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wange

Er legte seine Wange an ihre Wange.

He placed his cheek against hers.

Tips for using Wange

  • Wange is feminine, so the basic forms are die Wange and die Wangen, with Wangen also serving as the plural.

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