die Maske
Translation
mask, face mask, disguise
Examples
Im Karneval tragen viele Leute eine Maske.
At the carnival, many people wear a mask.
Wir müssen wegen des Virus eine Maske tragen.
We have to wear a mask because of the virus.
Sie legt eine pflegende Gesichtsmaske auf.
She is applying a nourishing face mask.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) tragen to wear (sth.) We have to wear a mask.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verkleidung (disguise), Gesichtsschutz (face protection)
Etymology
From Italian 'maschera'. It is cognate with the English word 'mask'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Maske' sounds and means almost exactly the same as the English 'mask'. Picture a medical mask or a carnival mask.