die Maske
Translation
mask, face mask, disguise, veneer
Examples
Im Karneval tragen viele Leute eine Maske.
At the carnival, many people wear a mask.
Wegen des Virus müssen wir eine Maske tragen.
Because of the virus, we have to wear a mask.
Er verbirgt seine Gefühle hinter einer Maske.
He hides his feelings behind a mask.
Grammar Patterns
((to wear)) ((a mask)) to wear a mask He is wearing a mask.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Verkleidung (disguise)
Etymology
Derived from Italian 'maschera'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with the English word 'mask', making it easy to remember. Think of both medical masks and carnival masks.