hochnäsiger Blick
upturned nose
The German phrase 'hochnäsiger Blick' is used to describe an expression of disdain or contempt, often associated with looking down one's nose at someone. It literally translates to 'high-nosed look'.
Example sentences using: hochnäsiger Blick
Ein hochnäsiger Blick durchdrang den Raum, als sie eintrat.
A haughty look permeated the room as she entered.
This sentence describes a situation where a woman enters a location, and her aloof or superior attitude is strongly felt or noticed by others.
Er konnte seinen hochnäsigen Blick nicht unterdrücken, als er das Ergebnis sah.
He could not suppress his haughty look when he saw the result.
This sentence implies that a man showed a superior or dismissive attitude unconsciously when he saw a particular outcome, suggesting he might be pleasantly surprised or satisfied with the result.
Trotz ihres Reichtums, hielt sie keinen hochnäsigen Blick.
Despite her wealth, she did not have a haughty look.
This sentence suggests that although the woman is wealthy, she doesn't show a superior or aloof attitude, hinting that wealth hasn’t influenced her manner or interactions with others.