der Gesichtsausdruck
Translation
facial expression
Examples
Sein Gesichtsausdruck war ernst.
His facial expression was serious.
An ihrem Gesichtsausdruck erkannte ich die Wahrheit.
I recognized the truth from her facial expression.
Grammar Patterns
sb.'s ((Gesichtsausdruck)) someone's expression his facial expression
the ((Gesichtsausdruck)) of sb. someone's expression the facial expression of him
Similar Words
Synonyms: Miene, Mimik
Etymology
From 'Gesicht' (face) + 'Ausdruck' (expression). Literally 'face expression'.
Memory Tips
A very literal compound word. Just combine the meanings of 'face' and 'expression'.