das Angesicht, -er
face
Es bedeutet das vordere Teil des Kopfes, also das Gesicht, das man sehen kann.
The German word "Angesicht" is a noun meaning "face" or more figuratively "presence". It is composed of An (a preposition meaning "at" or "on") and Gesicht (meaning "face").
Similar words include:
- Gesicht (face)
- Antlitz (face, often poetic)
- Fratze (grimace, often negative or distorted face)
Difference:
While Gesicht simply refers to the physical face, Angesicht often appears in formal or figurative expressions (e.g., "im Angesicht von" — "in the face of" or "in the presence of"), implying not just the physical face but a situational context or presence. Antlitz is more poetic or elevated, and Fratze has a negative, grotesque connotation.
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Examples
Im Angesicht dieser Situation fiel ihm keine Lösung ein.noun
In the face of this situation, no solution occurred to him.
Im Angesicht großer Schwierigkeiten gab es keine andere Wahl.noun
In the face of great difficulties, there was no other choice.
Im Angesicht der Gefahr blieben alle ruhig.noun
In the face of danger, everyone remained calm.
Im Angesicht des Problems suchten alle nach einer Lösung.noun
In the face of the problem, everyone looked for a solution.
Im Angesicht schwieriger Aufgaben braucht man oft Geduld.noun
In the face of difficult tasks, one often needs patience.
Im Angesicht schwieriger Situationen bleiben viele ruhig.noun
In the face of difficult situations, many remain calm.
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