der Duft, ¨-e
scent
Etwas, das man mit der Nase angenehm riechen kann.
The German word "Duft" is a noun meaning "scent", "fragrance", or "aroma". It refers to a pleasant or characteristic smell.
It is a standalone word, not a compound, so it isn't made up of smaller base words (excluding prefixes).
Similar words include:
- Geruch (smell, odor, neutral or sometimes unpleasant)
- Aroma (aroma, often related to food or drink)
- Gestank (stink, unpleasant smell)
Difference:
- Duft generally implies a pleasant or neutral smell.
- Geruch is a broader term, can be neutral or unpleasant.
- Aroma usually refers to smells related to flavor (e.g., coffee or wine).
- Gestank refers exclusively to bad or foul odors.
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Examples
Dieser Duft erinnert mich an meinen Lieblingsurlaubsort.noun
This scent reminds me of my favorite vacation spot.
Der süße Duft der Blumen liegt in der Luft.noun
The sweet scent of the flowers is in the air.
Viele verschiedene Düfte erfüllten die kleine Küche.noun
Many different scents filled the small kitchen.
Welchen Duft magst du am liebsten?noun
Which scent do you like best?
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