die Stirn

Plural: die Stirne
Based on: *ster(ə)-
Noun #768 Noun
1.

the forehead

Opposite: Hinterkopf
Examples
  • Er runzelte die Stirn, als er nachdenklich das Problem betrachtete.
  • He furrowed his forehead as he contemplated the problem thoughtfully.

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Vocab: lachen, lächeln, der Mund, die Augen, blinzeln, hochnäsig, rümpfen, runzeln

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

Stirn has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the forehead.

What is the gender of 'Stirn'?

die

What is the plural of 'Stirn'?

die Stirne

What is 'Stirn' related to?

The word 'Stirn' is related to *ster(ə)-.

Where can I learn more about 'Stirn'?

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Style Special – “Facial expressions”
A fun overview over facial expressions in German. We'll go over all kinds of things that you can do with your face with lots of examples.
Vocab: lachen, lächeln, der Mund, die Augen, blinzeln, hochnäsig, rümpfen, runzeln
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