die  Frisur

A2

Estimated CEFR level.

/fʁiˈzuːɐ̯/

💇‍♀️ What exactly is a 'Frisur'?

The German word die Frisur [fʀiˈzuːɐ̯] refers to the way a person's hair is cut, shaped, and styled. It describes the result of hair care and styling.

There is only one article for this word: die. It is a feminine noun.

• Meaning: Hairstyle, haircut, hairdo.

Article rules for der, die, and das

🧐 Grammar in Detail: die Frisur

The noun "Frisur" is feminine. Here are the declension tables:

Example Sentences

1. Deine neue Frisur steht dir ausgezeichnet! (Your new hairstyle looks great on you!)
2. Sie hat sich beim Friseur eine modische Frisur schneiden lassen. (She got a fashionable hairstyle at the hairdresser's.)
3. Welche Frisuren sind gerade im Trend? (Which hairstyles are currently in trend?)
4. Mit dieser Frisur fühle ich mich wohl. (I feel comfortable with this hairstyle.)

How to Use 'Frisur'?

The term Frisur is used in everyday language when talking about the appearance of hair. It's a neutral term and can be used for any kind of haircut or style, from simple to extravagant.

• Context: Everyday life, fashion, at the hairdresser's (beim Friseur), describing people.
• Comparison: "Haarschnitt" refers more to the cut itself, while "Frisur" encompasses the overall styling. "Haartracht" is a slightly older or more formal synonym.

People often talk about a "neue Frisur" (new hairstyle), "modische Frisur" (fashionable hairstyle), "Kurzhaarfrisur" (short hairstyle), or "Langhaarfrisur" (long hairstyle).

💡 Mnemonics for 'Frisur'

Article Mnemonic: Think of she having a beautiful hairstyle. She corresponds to 'die' in German. Most nouns ending in -ur are feminine (die Natur, die Kultur, die Frisur).

Meaning Mnemonic: 'Frisur' sounds a bit like the English word "frizzy". Someone might get a new Frisur to deal with their frizzy hair, or maybe their new Frisur involves making it frizzy (like curls).

🔁 Similar and Opposite Terms

⚠️ Be careful: "Der Friseur" (masculine) is the hairdresser (the person), not the hairstyle itself!

😂 A Little Joke

Fragt der Friseur: "Wie möchten Sie Ihre Haare geschnitten haben?"
Kunde: "Am liebsten umsonst!"

Translation:
The hairdresser asks: "How would you like your hair cut?"
Customer: "Preferably for free!"

📜 Poem about 'Frisur'

Ob kurz, ob lang, ob lockig, glatt,
die Frisur macht selten matt.
Sie sitzt auf dem Kopf, mal wild, mal zahm,
verändert das Gesicht, den ganzen Rahm'.
Ein Schnitt, ein Styling, schnell gemacht,
hat oft schon Wunder über Nacht vollbracht.

Translation:
Whether short, whether long, whether curly, straight,
the hairstyle rarely makes one dull.
It sits on the head, sometimes wild, sometimes tame,
changes the face, the whole frame.
A cut, a styling, quickly done,
has often worked wonders overnight.

❓ Riddle Time

Ich sitze auf dem Kopf, doch bin kein Hut.
Ich werde oft verändert, mit Schere und Mut.
Mal bin ich modisch, mal ganz schlicht,
ich forme dein Gesicht.

Was bin ich? Lösung: die Frisur

Translation:
I sit on the head, but am not a hat.
I am often changed, with scissors and courage.
Sometimes I am fashionable, sometimes quite plain,
I shape your face.

What am I?
Solution: die Frisur (the hairstyle)

🌐 Trivia

Word Origin: The word "Frisur" comes from the French verb "friser", meaning "to curl" or "to crimp". It became established in German in the 18th century.

Compound Words: There are many compound words with "Frisur" in German, e.g.:

• Kurzhaarfrisur (short hairstyle)
• Langhaarfrisur (long hairstyle)
• Dauerwellenfrisur (perm hairstyle)
• Hochsteckfrisur (updo)
• Trendfrisur (trendy hairstyle)