NOUN
dieMaske/ˈmaskə/mask; disguise; face covering
Maske is a German noun that means mask, disguise, or face covering. It is pronounced /ˈmaskə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Masken".
Definitions
1.an object covering the face to protect, hide, or decorate(object/facial covering)
a.protective or hygienic face covering
Im Krankenhaus muss jeder eine Maske tragen.—In the hospital, everyone must wear a mask.
b.decorative or theatrical disguise for the face
Zu Karneval trägt er eine bunte Maske.—At carnival he wears a colorful mask.
2.behavior or appearance used to hide true feelings or identity(figurative/behavior)
a.pretense or façade
Hinter seiner freundlichen Maske verbirgt er seine Unsicherheit.—Behind his friendly mask, he hides his insecurity.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Maske | die Masken |
| Genitive | der Maske | der Masken |
| Dative | der Maske | den Masken |
| Accusative | die Maske | die Masken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Maske" mean in English?
- "Maske" means mask, disguise, or face covering. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Maske"?
- "Maske" is pronounced /ˈmaskə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Maske" der, die, or das?
- "Maske" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Maske"?
- The plural of "Maske" is "Masken".
- What part of speech is "Maske"?
- "Maske" is a noun in German.
