schöne Augen
The English phrase 'pretty eyes' is translated into German as schöne Augen.
You can further describe the color of the eyes using German color terms such as Blau (blue), Grün (green), Braun (brown) or Grau (gray).
Which one should you use?
While schöne Augen is a classic way to express this, you might also encounter hübsche Augen, which is a common alternative often used to mean 'cute' or 'lovely' eyes. Schöne Augen can imply a slightly deeper sense of beauty than hübsche Augen.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase schöne Augen, the adjective schön uses the '-e' ending to agree with the plural noun Augen. If you need to use the phrase in the genitive case (for example, to say 'the color of pretty eyes'), it changes to schöner Augen.
Did you know?
- In German, the term Augenblick means a 'moment' or an 'instant', which literally translates to a 'blink of an eye'.
- In German, the word Augapfel refers to the eyeball, literally translating to 'eye-apple'. This creates a linguistic link between the shape of the eye and a piece of fruit.
- The adjective schön shares a root with the English word 'shine', as both originally referred to brightness and brilliance.
Examples in context
- Du hast schöne Augen.You have pretty eyes.Tatoeba #1708112 by Hans07, translation #3342864 by CK
- Maria hat schöne Augen.Mary has pretty eyes.Tatoeba #5428886 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6358723 by CK
- Du hast sehr schöne Augen.You have very pretty eyes.Tatoeba #7908228 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7905846 by Hybrid
- Schöne Augen haben Sie.You have beautiful eyes.
- Ihre Augen sind wunderschön.Your eyes are gorgeous.
- Du hast wunderschöne blaue Augen.You have stunning blue eyes.
- Deine Augen sind hübsch.Your eyes are pretty.
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Example conversation
Felix and Laura are talking at a cafe.
- FelixDu hast wirklich schöne Augen, Laura.You really have pretty eyes, Laura.
- LauraDanke, das ist sehr lieb von dir.Thank you, that is very sweet of you.
- FelixIch meine das ehrlich.I mean it sincerely.
- LauraDas freut mich zu hören, Felix.I am happy to hear that, Felix.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
