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 a cognate of 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.