Wange
German
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Etymology
From Middle High German wange, from Old High German wanga. Cognate with Dutch wang, English wang. See the latter for more.
Pronunciation
Noun
Wange f (genitive Wange, plural Wangen, diminutive Wängchen n or Wänglein n)
Usage notes
- A more normal word for “cheek” is Backe. In literary style, however, Wange is common and even preferred to some degree.
Declension
Declension of Wange [feminine]
Derived terms
Further reading
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