cheek in German
cheek in German is Wange, Backe, Stirn — cheek means the soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
cheek in German
Wange
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
Backe
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
Backe
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
Stirn
(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
Mick
(nautical) pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down
Pumpenmick
(nautical) pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down
What does "cheek" mean?
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noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
"The baby had a smear of porridge on her left cheek."
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noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
"It takes a lot of cheek to turn up late and demand the best seat."
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verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.
"The pupil got a detention for cheeking the teacher in front of the class."
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cheek in a sentence
- The baby had a smear of porridge on her left cheek.
- She kissed him on the cheek.
- It takes a lot of cheek to turn up late and demand the best seat.
- Of all the cheek! She borrowed my coat without asking and returned it muddy.
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What is "cheek" in German?
"cheek" in German is Wange, Backe, Stirn. cheek means: The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
How do you use "cheek" in a sentence?
Example: "The baby had a smear of porridge on her left cheek." In German, "cheek" is Wange, Backe, Stirn.
Are there other ways to say "cheek" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cheek": Wange, Backe, Stirn, Mick, Pumpenmick.
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