Antlitz
dasNounface; countenance (poetic)
English translations
- 01
face
- 02
countenance
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Gesicht, insbesondere im Hinblick auf Ausdruck und Erscheinung.
- English meaning
- countenance
- Synonym
- Gesicht, Miene
- German example
- Sein Antlitz war von Sorgen gezeichnet.
- English example
- His countenance was marked by worry.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Antlitz
- Plural Form
- die Antlitze
Related words
- Gesichtchen
Little face
- Gesicht
Face
- Gesicht
Face
- Physiognomie
Physiognomy
- Visage
Visage
- Angesicht
Face
Example sentences with “Antlitz”
Sein Antlitz war von Sorgen gezeichnet. (His countenance was marked by worry.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Antlitz' more formal than 'Gesicht'?
Yes, it is a poetic/archaic synonym for 'Gesicht'. It is neuter (das).