Antlitz

dasNoun

face; countenance (poetic)

English translations

  1. 01

    face

  2. 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

Example sentences with “Antlitz”

  1. 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).