This is the 421st most frequent German word.
gesicht
"Gesicht" in English means "face."
Here, 'Gesicht' is being used in its most common meaning, referring to a person's face.
Ihr Gesicht war von Freude erfüllt.
Her face was filled with joy.
Here, 'Gesicht' is used figuratively to discuss the true appearance or essence of an issue.
Es war schwierig, das wahre Gesicht des Problems zu erkennen.
It was difficult to recognize the true face of the problem.
In this sentence, 'Gesicht' is used metaphorically to describe the appearance or character of the city.