blaue Augen
The German phrase for "blue eyes" is blaue Augen.
The phrase is used to describe eyes that possess a blue color.
Which one should you use?
blaue Augen is the default plural form. Use blaues Auge when referring to a single blue eye.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase blaue Augen uses the adjective ending -e because 'Augen' is a plural noun in the nominative or accusative case. In the singular, the phrase is blaues Auge. When used in the dative case, the phrase becomes blauen Augen.
Did you know?
- If someone says they have a blaues Auge, they are likely talking about a black eye from a fight or accident rather than the color of their iris.
- The adjective blauäugig is used metaphorically to describe a person who is naive or overly trusting.
- In German, describing someone as being blau is a common way to say they are intoxicated or drunk.
Examples in context
- Tom hat blaue Augen.Tom has blue eyes.This sentence is useful for showing how to state that someone has the feature blaue Augen.Tatoeba #1808926 by Tamy, translation #1025403 by CK
- Ich habe blaue Augen.I have blue eyes.This sentence is useful for showing how to state that you have the feature blaue Augen.Tatoeba #2396985 by al_ex_an_der, translation #2359360 by CK
- Sami hat blaue Augen.Sami has blue eyes.Tatoeba #7696787 by wolfgangth, translation #7287698 by OsoHombre
- Sie hat leuchtendblaue Augen.She has bright blue eyes.
- Er ist blauäugig.He is blue-eyed / He is naïve.
- Sie hat klare blaue Augen.She has clear blue eyes.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are looking at a photo of a child.
- MaximilianHat das Kind blaue Augen?Does the child have blue eyes?
- SarahJa, es hat wunderschöne blaue Augen.Yes, it has beautiful blue eyes.
- MaximilianDeine Augen sind auch so blau.Your eyes are also so blue.
- SarahDanke, das ist sehr lieb von dir.Thank you, that is very sweet of you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
