German · Body & Health
Gesicht
Face
Beginnernoun
Definition
The front part of the head.
Example
Er hat ein freundliches Gesicht.
He has a friendly face.
Etymology
'Gesicht' comes from the Middle High German 'gesichte' and the Old High German 'gisiht,' which relates to the notion of seeing and sight, coming from Proto-Germanic '*ga-saihwō.'
How & Where It’s Used
'Gesicht' is used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently found in medical or artistic discussions. There are regional variations in expressions related to facial features.
Literary Heritage
'Gesicht' can be found in German poetry and literature, such as in Rainer Maria Rilke's works, where it is often associated with beauty and the human condition.