Norwegian · Body & Health
Nese
Nose
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
Example
Nesa mi er tett av forkjølelsen.
My nose is blocked from the cold.
Etymology
'Nese' originates from Old Norse 'nesa', which is related to Proto-Germanic '*nusō', referring to the nose. It has remained consistent in meaning across various Germanic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nese' is employed in both informal and formal contexts, particularly in health discussions and everyday conversation, part of common anatomical terminology.