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scent in German

scent in German is Duftstoff, Geruch, Duft — scent means a distinctive smell.

scent in German

Duftstoff
noun
Geruch
noun
A distinctive smell.
Duft
noun
A distinctive smell.
Spur
noun
A smell left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
Fährte
noun
(figuratively) Any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone, such as the paper left behind in a paperchase.
Parfum
noun
(obsolete) Sense, perception.
Parfüm
noun
(obsolete) Sense, perception.
wittern
verb
(transitive) To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.
parfümieren
verb
(transitive) To impart an odour to, to cause to have a particular smell.

What does "scent" mean?

  1. noun A distinctive smell.
    "The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen."
  2. noun A trail of smell left by an animal or person that can be followed.
    "The hounds picked up the fox's scent near the hedge."
  3. verb To detect something by smell.
    "The dog scented food from across the yard."

scent in a sentence

  • The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
  • Her perfume left a faint scent in the room.
  • The hounds picked up the fox's scent near the hedge.
  • The dog scented food from across the yard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scent" in German?

"scent" in German is Duftstoff, Geruch, Duft. scent means: A distinctive smell.

How do you use "scent" in a sentence?

Example: "The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen." In German, "scent" is Duftstoff, Geruch, Duft.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "scent": Duftstoff, Geruch, Duft, Spur, Fährte, Parfum.

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