Nomen

der Schnauzer

schnauzer, moustache

Mein Nachbar hat einen süßen Schnauzer.

My neighbour has a cute schnauzer.

Er trägt einen beeindruckenden Schnauzer.

He wears an impressive moustache.

to have/wear ((a schnauzer)) He wears an impressive schnauzer.

Synonyms: Schnurrbart, Oberlippenbart (moustache)

From 'Schnauze' (snout), referring to the dog breed's characteristic snout or the moustache under the nose.

Picture a Schnauzer dog that has a big moustache ('Schnauzer'). This connects both meanings of the word.

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