This is the 782nd most frequent Danish word.
ansigt
"Ansigt" means "face" in English.
The word 'ansigt' refers to a person's face in a literal and concrete sense.
Jeg kan se mit ansigt i spejlet.
I can see my face in the mirror.
Here, 'ansigt' carries a metaphorical meaning, referring to dignity or reputation.
Han mistede ansigt foran sine kolleger.
He lost face in front of his colleagues.
In this usage, 'ansigt' is part of an idiomatic expression signifying a direct and physical encounter.