die Schnauze

Plural: die Schnauzen

the snout: ("mouth of an animal". Not used for all animals, but definitely for dogs. Also used as a vulgar term for mouth.)

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "schnauze" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"schnauze" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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Word of the Day – Wundertütenspecial #2

A fun look at two words that you definitely need on a flee market: trödeln and das Schnäppchen. We'll learn what they mean and see their cool backstory.

Vocab: trödeln, der Trödelmarkt, das Schnäppchen, schnappen, der Schnabel, der Schnaps

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How many meanings does the German word 'Schnauze' have?

Schnauze has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the snout.

What is the gender of 'Schnauze'?

die

What is the plural of 'Schnauze'?

die Schnauzen

What is 'Schnauze' related to?

The word 'Schnauze' is related to *Onomatopoeia.

Where can I learn more about 'Schnauze'?

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Word of the Day – Wundertütenspecial #2
A fun look at two words that you definitely need on a flee market: trödeln and das Schnäppchen. We'll learn what they mean and see their cool backstory.
Vocab: trödeln, der Trödelmarkt, das Schnäppchen, schnappen, der Schnabel, der Schnaps
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