German · Body & Health
"Ear" in German: Ohr
das Ohr
Ear in German is das Ohr. The plural is die Ohren. You hear mit den Ohren, and loud noise can be laut in den Ohren.
At a concert
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How to pronounce Ohr
Say it
ohr
/oːɐ/
ohr. Long o, soft final r. One syllable.
"Ear" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Ohr | the ear Neuter body noun. | Neuter body noun. |
| die Ohren | the ears Plural. | Plural. |
| in den Ohren | in the ears Pain or noise location. | Pain or noise location. |
| Ohren auf! | ears open! / listen up! Informal attention call. | Informal attention call. |
How to use Ohr in real life
- 1At a concert
Die Musik ist zu laut für meine Ohren.
The music is too loud for my ears.
Plural Ohren after für.
- 2Doctor visit
Mein rechtes Ohr tut weh.
My right ear hurts.
Das Ohr is neuter: mein rechtes Ohr.
- 3Swimming
Ich habe Wasser im Ohr.
I have water in my ear.
Im Ohr = in dem Ohr.
Mistakes English speakers make with Ohr
Incorrect: die Ohr
Correct: das Ohr
Ohr is neuter singular; plural is die Ohren.
Incorrect: meine Ohr tut weh
Correct: mein Ohr tut weh
Use mein with neuter Ohr.
Good to know
Ganz Ohr sein means to listen carefully. Saying jemandem etwas ins Ohr flüstern is whispering into someone's ear. Earworm in German is often der Ohrwurm.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a loud festival
ChatPal
Piept es bei dir im Ohr?
Is there ringing in your ear?
You
Ein bisschen. Das linke Ohr fühlt sich taub an.
A bit. The left ear feels numb.
ChatPal
Morgen sollten die Ohren wieder okay sein.
Tomorrow the ears should be okay again.
You
Hoffe ich. Nächstes Mal nehme ich Ohrstöpsel.
I hope so. Next time I'll take earplugs.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ear" in German
What gender is Ohr?
Neuter: das Ohr.
What is the plural?
Die Ohren.
How do you say my ear hurts?
Mein Ohr tut weh.
What is an Ohrwurm?
A song stuck in your head; literally earworm.
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