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frown in German

frown in German is Stirnrunzeln, finsterer Blick, Flunsch — frown means a facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.

frown in German

Stirnrunzeln
noun
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.
finsterer Blick
noun
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.
Flunsch
noun
(North America) A downturn of the corners of the mouth, typically expressing sadness.
Hängenlassen der Mundwinkel
noun
(North America) A downturn of the corners of the mouth, typically expressing sadness.
hängende Mundwinkel
noun
(North America) A downturn of the corners of the mouth, typically expressing sadness.
finster dreinblicken
verb
runzeln
verb
die Stirn runzeln
verb
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.

What does "frown" mean?

  1. noun A facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.
    "A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter."
  2. verb To make this expression, especially to show disapproval or unhappiness.
    "She frowned at the mess in the kitchen."
  3. verb To disapprove of something (usually as "frown on/upon").
    "The company frowns on employees using personal phones during meetings."
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frown in a sentence

  • A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter.
  • He tried to work out the puzzle, a frown fixed on his forehead.
  • She frowned at the mess in the kitchen.
  • He frowned when he heard the news.

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What is "frown" in German?

"frown" in German is Stirnrunzeln, finsterer Blick, Flunsch. frown means: A facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.

How do you use "frown" in a sentence?

Example: "A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter." In German, "frown" is Stirnrunzeln, finsterer Blick, Flunsch.

Are there other ways to say "frown" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "frown": Stirnrunzeln, finsterer Blick, Flunsch, Hängenlassen der Mundwinkel, hängende Mundwinkel, finster dreinblicken.

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