English–German

“facial expression” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmiːnə/

Example

Ihre Miene veränderte sich nicht.

Her facial expression did not change.

Illustration for Miene (facial expression)

How to say “facial expression” in German

“Facial expression” in German is Miene.

The expression held by a person's face while an observer reads its mood or attitude.

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

Example sentences with Miene

Er verzog die Miene, als er die schlechte Nachricht hörte.

He grimaced when he heard the bad news.

Tips for using Miene

  • German Miene focuses on the face, whereas English look can also mean visual appearance or an act of looking.

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