Augen
The English phrase "eyes" is translated into German as Augen.
Augen refers to the organs of the body that allow a person or animal to see.
Which one should you use?
Äuglein is a diminutive form of eyes often used affectionately or when talking to children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of Augen is Auge. The word Augen is the plural form of Auge.
Did you know?
- The expression jemandem ins Auge fallen means to catch someone's eye or be noticed, but literally translates to 'falling into someone's eye'.
- The term 'Augenblick' literally translates to 'a blink of an eye', but it is the standard German word for 'a moment'.
- The phrase ein Auge zudrücken means to overlook a mistake or turn a blind eye, literally 'to squeeze one eye shut'.
Examples in context
- Mach die Augen zu.Close your eyes.Tatoeba #704722 by Esperantostern, translation #434446 by lukaszpp
- Er hat grüne Augen.He has green eyes.Tatoeba #1493430 by Esperantostern, translation #1493435 by CS
- Tom hat gute Augen.Tom has good eyes.Tatoeba #1944749 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3735827 by CK
- Ihre Augen sind schönYour eyes are beautiful.
- Die Pupillen erweitern sich bei DunkelheitThe pupils dilate in the dark.
- Du hast so schöne ÄugleinYou have such beautiful eyes.
- Kannst du mir in die Äuglein schauen?Can you look into my eyes?
- Deine blauen Augen strahlen so schönYour blue eyes shine so beautifully.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are looking at a photo.
- LukasSie hat wunderschöne Augen.She has beautiful eyes.
- LauraJa, die Augen sind sehr hell.Yes, the eyes are very bright.
- LukasSiehst du ihre Augen auf dem Foto?Do you see her eyes in the photo?
- LauraJa, ich sehe sie.Yes, I see them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
