Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A covering for the nose and mouth intended to block dust, droplets, or other particles.
Natural examples
Im staubigen Lager trug sie eine Schutzmaske.
She wore a protective mask in the dusty warehouse.
Bitte setz die Maske auf, bevor du die Werkstatt betrittst.
Please put on the mask before entering the workshop.
Die Maske sitzt dicht über Nase und Mund.
The mask fits closely over the nose and mouth.
Usage note
Feminine noun, plural Masken. Protective masks differ in purpose from costume masks.
Mini-lesson: Maske
A covering for the nose and mouth intended to block dust, droplets, or other particles. Feminine noun, plural Masken. Protective masks differ in purpose from costume masks.
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