Dutch · Body & Health
de neus
nose
Beginnernoun
Definition
The organ of smell.
Example
Mijn neus loopt.
My nose is running.
Etymology
The word 'neus' derives from Old Dutch 'nasa', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*nasō', meaning nose. Its evolution reflects the common Germanic lineage of body part terminology.
How & Where It’s Used
'De neus' is commonly used in both spoken and written Dutch, suitable for formal and informal contexts. It is universally understood across the Netherlands and Belgium.