die Wangen
Translation
cheeks, jowls
Examples
Das Baby hat rote Wangen.
The baby has red cheeks.
Er küsste sie auf beide Wangen.
He kissed her on both cheeks.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) has ... Wangen (sb.) has ... cheeks The baby has red cheeks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Backen
Etymology
From Old High German 'wanga'. Cognate with the archaic English word 'wang' (cheek).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone's cheeks 'waving' when they smile. 'Wangen' sounds a bit like 'waving'.