Kontaktlinsen
The English phrase contact lenses is translated into German as Kontaktlinsen.
Kontaktlinsen refers to thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision or for cosmetic reasons.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Kontakt (contact) and Linsen (lenses).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is die Kontaktlinse (the contact lens). In German, you use the verb tragen (to wear) to express the act of wearing contact lenses.
Did you know?
- The German word Linse is an ancient loanword from Latin lens, which itself was named after the shape of a lentil seed.
- In German, unlike in English, the word Linsen is also the common name for lentils, the small edible pulse. If you say you are 'eating lenses', a German speaker might picture a bowl of soup rather than an optical device.
- If a German speaker says they are linsentragend, they are using a participle as an adjective to describe themselves as a 'contact lens wearer'.
Examples in context
- Seit wann tragt ihr Kontaktlinsen?When did you start using contact lenses?This sentence is useful for asking about how long someone has been wearing Kontaktlinsen.Tatoeba #10305601 by Yorwba, translation #5296643 by CK
- Hast du deine Kontaktlinsen verloren?Did you lose your contact lenses?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has lost their Kontaktlinsen.Tatoeba #10066143 by Melang, translation #8303372 by Amastan
- Hast du schon mal Kontaktlinsen ausprobiert?Have you ever tried contact lenses?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever tried using Kontaktlinsen.Tatoeba #8638988 by Melang, translation #10831702 by sundown
- Sind deine Linsen bequem?Are your contact lenses comfortable?
- Ich benötige neue Kontaktlinsen.I need new contact lenses.
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Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are getting ready for a party.
- LauraTrägst du heute eine Brille?Are you wearing glasses today?
- MaximilianNein, ich trage heute lieber meine Kontaktlinsen.No, I prefer to wear my contact lenses today.
- LauraDas sieht wirklich gut aus, Maximilian.That really looks good, Maximilian.
- MaximilianDanke, Kontaktlinsen sind einfach praktischer.Thanks, contact lenses are simply more practical.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
