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Nasenflügel

nostril wing, ala of the nose

noun NAH-zen-flue-gel Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Nasenflügel denotes the curved outer wall of each nostril. Die Nasenflügel blähen sich describes flared nostrils, as when someone is out of breath or excited. The word is used in everyday description and medical contexts.

Examples

"Ihre Nasenflügel blähten sich vor Aufregung leicht auf."

Natural Translation

Her nostrils flared slightly with excitement.

Literal Translation

Her nostril-wings puffed themselves with excitement slightly up.

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