Arabic · Body & Health

أنف

anf

Nose

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.

Example

أنفي مسدود بسبب الزكام.

My nose is blocked because of a cold.

Etymology

The word 'أنف' (anf) comes from the root أ-ن-ف, which concerns the nose and breathing. Its significance extends to cultural representation and senses.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly found in both formal and informal language, it is used in conversations about health and anatomy across Arabic-speaking regions.

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