German word

Maske

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaskə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmask

Example

Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Maske auf.

Please put on your mask.

Illustration for Maske (mask)

More examples

Unter der Maske wirkte sie ruhig.

Beneath the mask, she appeared calm.

Core concept

A face covering that changes what the face shows, from a costume disguise to protective equipment.

Common phrases

  • die Maske fallen lassen

    let one's mask fall

  • unter der Maske

    under the mask

  • eine Maske aufsetzen

    put on a mask

Similar words

Mund-Nasen-Schutz: A basic mouth-and-nose covering that helps reduce droplet transmission.
Atemschutzmaske: A filtered face covering that protects against fine particles or harmful gases.
Gesichtsmaske: A beauty or skin-care product spread over or placed on the face.

Definition in German

Gegenstand, der das Gesicht oder Teile davon bedeckt, meist zum Schutz, zur Verkleidung oder für Aufführungen.

Word origin

German Maske is borrowed from French masque or Italian maschera, ultimately linked to medieval Latin masca; the word's earlier origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Maske is feminine, and its plural is Masken.

Opposites

  • Authentizitätauthenticitynoun

Related words

  • Maskerademasqueradenoun
  • maskiertmaskedadjective
  • Maskenpflichtmask mandatenoun

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