Swedish · Body & Health
Näsa
Nose
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
Example
Min näsa är täppt av förkylningen.
My nose is blocked from the cold.
Etymology
The word 'Näsa' traces back to Old Norse 'nǫs', which means nose. It has cognates in several Germanic languages, reflecting the common importance of the nose in animals and humans.
How & Where It’s Used
'Näsa' is used in both informal and formal language, primarily in spoken contexts but also in writing. It is understood across all regions of Sweden.
Literary Heritage
This term is referenced in various idioms and cultural sayings emphasizing perception, but it does not have significant appearances in classical literature.