mattes Gesicht
faz mustio
The German phrase 'mattes Gesicht' translates to 'faded face' in English. It is used to describe a face that appears pale, dull, or lacking in color and vitality. The term 'mattes' means 'faded' or 'dull', and 'Gesicht' means 'face'. This phrase can be used to describe someone who is tired, sick, or simply lacking in energy.
Example sentences using: mattes Gesicht
Ihr mattes Gesicht zeigte ihren Mangel an Schlaf.
Her dull face showed her lack of sleep.
This phrase exemplifies how the visually descriptive term 'mattes Gesicht' (dull face) can be used to reflect someone's physical state, in this context, due to lack of sleep.
Der Künstler malte ein Porträt von einem Mann mit einem matten Gesicht.
The artist painted a portrait of a man with a dull face.
This example shows how 'mattes Gesicht' can be used in a physical, descriptive sense, particularly in artistic contexts to describe visual qualities.
Sein mattes Gesicht konnte seine Aufregung nicht verbergen.
His dull face could not hide his excitement.
This phrase demonstrates a contrasting use of 'mattes Gesicht', indicating that although the person's face looks dull, his actual emotional state (excitement) is not reflected by his outward appearance.