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How do you say "nostril" in German?
das Nasenloch
In German, "nostril" is das Nasenloch.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'NAH-zen-lokh', with 'ch' making a light 'kh' sound.
Grammar notes
das Nasenloch is neuter. Plural: das Nasenlöcher.
Example sentence
Die kalte Luft brannte in seiner Nase.
The cold air stung his nostrils.
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How to remember das Nasenloch
It's built from Nase (nose) and Loch (hole) — literally 'nose-hole', simple and easy to remember.
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Questions about das Nasenloch
How do you say "nostril" in German?
In German, "nostril" is das Nasenloch. It is a noun.
Is das Nasenloch masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Nasenloch is neuter. Plural: das Nasenlöcher.
How is das Nasenloch used in a sentence?
Use das Nasenloch as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die kalte Luft brannte in seiner Nase. (The cold air stung his nostrils.).
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