English–German

“smell” in German

German

Alsoriechen

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈʁʊx/

Example

Im Zimmer ist ein Geruch.

There is a smell in the room.

Illustration for Geruch (smell)

How to say “smell” in German

“Smell” in German is Geruch.

An invisible airborne trace reaches the nose and may seem pleasant, neutral, or unpleasant.

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

Example sentences with Geruch

In der Küche breitete sich ein stechender Geruch aus.

A pungent smell spread through the kitchen.

Tips for using Geruch

  • Geruch is masculine, with the definite article der and the plural Gerüche.

Other German words for “smell”

Im Zimmer riecht es nach Rauch.

The room smells of smoke.

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