German · Body & Health
"Eye" in German: Auge
das Auge
Eye in German is das Auge, neuter, with plural die Augen. Eye colour is Augenfarbe. Closing your eyes is die Augen schließen.
Describing someone
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How to pronounce Auge
Say it
OW-guh
/ˈaʊ̯ɡə/
OW-guh. Au like "ow" in "cow". The final e is a soft uh. Stress the first syllable.
"Eye" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Auge | eye Singular. | Singular. |
| die Augen | eyes Plural; no umlaut. | Plural; no umlaut. |
| die Augenfarbe | eye colour Blue, brown, green eyes. | Blue, brown, green eyes. |
| ein Auge zudrücken | to turn a blind eye Idiom for letting something slide. | Idiom for letting something slide. |
How to use Auge in real life
- 1Describing someone
Sie hat grüne Augen.
She has green eyes.
Plural Augen is more common than singular when describing colour.
- 2In bright sun
Das helle Licht tut meinem Auge weh.
The bright light hurts my eye.
Dative: meinem Auge.
- 3At an optician
Welches Auge sollen wir zuerst prüfen?
Which eye should we check first?
Welches agrees with neuter Auge.
Mistakes English speakers make with Auge
Incorrect: der Auge
Correct: das Auge
Auge is neuter. Plural die Augen.
Incorrect: zwei Auges
Correct: zwei Augen
Plural is Augen, not an English-style form.
Good to know
Augen appears in warm idioms such as Augen machen (to look surprised) and etwas im Auge behalten (to keep an eye on something). In photos people say Augen auf! before a snap less often than English "say cheese"; Cheese! or Lächeln! is more common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing sunglasses at a market stall
ChatPal
Schützen diese Brillen die Augen gut?
Do these glasses protect the eyes well?
You
Ja, mein linkes Auge ist empfindlich.
Yes, my left eye is sensitive.
ChatPal
Dann nimm die dunkle. Sie ist sanft zum Auge.
Then take the dark one. It's gentle on the eye.
You
Perfekt. Meine Augen sagen danke.
Perfect. My eyes say thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eye" in German
Is Auge masculine?
No, neuter: das Auge. Plural die Augen.
How do you say blue eyes?
Blaue Augen. The adjective ends in -e before plural Augen.
What is Augenarzt?
An eye doctor / ophthalmologist. Compound of Augen + Arzt.
How do you say close your eyes?
Mach die Augen zu or Schließ die Augen.
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