No. 782 in Danish
ansigt
"Ansigt" means "face" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg kan se mit ansigt i spejlet.
I can see my face in the mirror.
The word 'ansigt' refers to a person's face in a literal and concrete sense.
Han mistede ansigt foran sine kolleger.
He lost face in front of his colleagues.
Here, 'ansigt' carries a metaphorical meaning, referring to dignity or reputation.
Vi mødtes ansigt til ansigt for første gang.
We met face to face for the first time.
In this usage, 'ansigt' is part of an idiomatic expression signifying a direct and physical encounter.
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