Wange
German
Etymology
From Middle High German wange, from Old High German wanga. Cognate with Dutch wang, English wang. See the latter for more.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvaŋə/
- Rhymes: -aŋə
Noun
Wange f (genitive Wange, plural Wangen, diminutive Wängchen n)
- (chiefly formal or literary) cheek (on the face)
Usage notes
- A more normal word for “cheek” is Backe. In literary style, however, Wange is common and even preferred to some degree.
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Further reading
- Wange in Duden online
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