Face meanings in Ukrainian

обличчя

Example:

She has a beautiful face.

У неї красиве обличчя.

He turned his face away from the light.

Він відвернув обличчя від світла.

Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to the physical front part of the head.

Note: Commonly used when discussing someone's appearance or emotions.

лице

Example:

The face of the company changed after the new CEO took over.

Лице компанії змінилося після того, як новий генеральний директор прийняв керівництво.

The face of the project was a well-known architect.

Лице проекту був відомий архітектор.

Usage: formalContext: Used to describe a representative or symbol of something.

Note: Often used in business or organizational contexts.

обличчя (в значенні виразу обличчя)

Example:

He had a worried face when he heard the news.

В нього було стурбоване обличчя, коли він почув новину.

Her face lit up with joy.

Її обличчя засіяло від радості.

Usage: informalContext: Describing expressions or emotions conveyed through facial features.

Note: Useful for discussing emotions and reactions.

сторона (як в 'передня сторона')

Example:

The face of the building is made of glass.

Передня сторона будівлі виготовлена зі скла.

He showed me the face of the clock.

Він показав мені передню сторону годинника.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Refers to the front or visible side of an object.

Note: Often used in descriptions of objects or structures.

зіткнутися (з проблемою)

Example:

We must face the challenges ahead.

Ми повинні зіткнутися з викликами, які нас чекають.

She faced her fears and gave a presentation.

Вона зіткнулася зі своїми страхами і провела презентацію.

Usage: informalContext: Used in the context of confronting difficulties or challenges.

Note: Commonly used in motivational contexts or discussions about overcoming obstacles.

countenance

Countenance refers to a person's facial expression or demeanor.

Example: He had a stern countenance that intimidated others.

Note: Countenance is more formal and literary than 'face'.

visage

Visage refers to a person's facial features or appearance.

Example: Her visage reflected a mixture of emotions.

Note: Visage is a more poetic or literary term for 'face'.

facial features

Facial features refer to the distinct characteristics of a person's face.

Example: She had delicate facial features that made her stand out in a crowd.

Note: Facial features focus more on the specific attributes of the face rather than the face as a whole.

Face the music

To confront a difficult or unpleasant situation and accept the consequences of one's actions.

Example: After making a mistake, it's time to face the music and accept the consequences.

Note: The phrase 'face the music' uses 'face' metaphorically to mean confronting or dealing with something rather than referring to the physical body part.

Save face

To avoid embarrassment or preserve one's dignity in a challenging situation.

Example: He apologized to save face in front of his colleagues.

Note: In this idiom, 'face' is used to represent one's reputation or honor rather than the physical face.

Face the facts

To accept the truth of a situation, especially when it is unpleasant or difficult.

Example: It's time to face the facts that the project is behind schedule.

Note: Here, 'face' is used to mean confronting or acknowledging the reality of a situation.

In your face

Used to describe something done openly or directly to someone in a way that is intended to show off or provoke a reaction.

Example: She won the game and waved the trophy in your face.

Note: This phrase uses 'face' to indicate a direct confrontation or challenge, rather than referring to the physical face.

Face value

Accepting something as it appears on the surface without deeper analysis or suspicion.

Example: He took her words at face value and didn't question her sincerity.

Note: In this context, 'face' refers to the surface appearance or initial impression of something.

Long face

An expression or look of sadness, disappointment, or gloom.

Example: She had a long face after hearing the bad news.

Note: Here, 'face' is used metaphorically to describe a person's expression or demeanor rather than the physical face itself.

Lose face

To suffer a loss of respect, dignity, or reputation, especially in public or in front of others.

Example: He didn't want to lose face in front of his peers, so he worked hard to succeed.

Note: In this idiom, 'face' represents one's honor, reputation, or dignity rather than the physical face.

Facepalm

To cover one's face with the palm of one's hand as an expression of embarrassment, frustration, or disbelief.

Example: I made a silly mistake and all I could do was facepalm.

Note: The term 'facepalm' is a gesture that involves physically touching one's face with the palm of one's hand, unlike the original word 'face,' which refers to the front part of the head.

On Facebook

To refer to the social media platform Facebook, specifically when discussing activities or information shared on the platform.

Example: Did you see my post on Facebook about the concert?

Note: In this context, 'Facebook' is used as a specific reference to the social media platform, whereas 'face' refers to the front part of the head.

Facetime

To have a video chat using Apple's FaceTime application or video calling in general.

Example: Let's facetime later to discuss the project.

Note: 'Facetime' is a specific term referring to a video communication software or activity, while 'face' has a broader meaning of the front part of the head.

Egg on your face

To be embarrassed or humiliated by one's own mistake or incorrect assumption.

Example: He thought he was right, but when he realized he was wrong, he had egg on his face.

Note: The phrase 'egg on your face' is a metaphorical expression denoting embarrassment, while 'face' refers to the front part of the head.

Faceoff

A confrontation or competition that involves direct interaction, often in a competitive setting.

Example: The two teams had an intense faceoff on the ice.

Note: 'Faceoff' is a term used in sports or competitive scenarios to describe a direct confrontation, contrasting with the original word 'face' denoting the front part of the head.

Stone-faced

To have a facial expression that shows no emotion, often appearing serious or unresponsive.

Example: Even in the most serious situations, she remained stone-faced.

Note: 'Stone-faced' describes a specific facial expression lacking emotion, in contrast to 'face' which refers to the entire front part of the head.

His face turned red when he saw her.

Його обличчя стало червоним, коли він її побачив.

I can't remember her face.

Я не можу згадати її обличчя.

We will have to face the consequences of our actions.

Face - Verb (Verb) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)

Lemma: face

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): faces, face

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): face

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): faced

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): facing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): faces

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): face

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): face

Syllables, Separation and Stress

face Contains 1 syllables: face

Phonetic transcription: ˈfās

face , ˈfās (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

face: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

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