sense of smell

• Die Fähigkeit, Gerüche oder Düfte über die Nase wahrzunehmen; eines der fünf traditionellen Sinne, auch als Geruchssinn bekannt.

The ability to perceive odors or scents through the nose; one of the five traditional senses, also known as olfaction.

1. Ability to detect odorsA2formal

   The physiological ability of a living being to perceive and identify scents or odors through the nose.

   Geruchssinn

   • Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans.
   • Her sense of smell was temporarily lost due to a cold.
   • The chef relies heavily on his sense of smell to season dishes.

2. Figurative intuitionB2informal

   An intuitive ability to detect or sense something, often used metaphorically.

   Gespür

   • He has a good sense of smell for business opportunities.
   • She has a sense of smell for trouble before it happens.
   • His sense of smell for gossip is uncanny.