German · Body & Health
"Eyebrow" in German: Augenbraue
die Augenbraue
Eyebrow in German is die Augenbraue, feminine. Plural is die Augenbrauen. People often shorten to die Brauen in casual speech.
Mirror check
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How to pronounce Augenbraue
Say it
OW-gen-brow-uh
/ˈaʊ̯ɡn̩ˌbʁaʊ̯ə/
OW-gen-brow-uh. Au like ow in how. Soft final e.
"Eyebrow" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Augenbraue | eyebrow Full form. | Full form. |
| die Augenbrauen | eyebrows Plural. | Plural. |
| die Brauen | brows Short casual form. | Short casual form. |
| Augenbrauen zupfen | to pluck eyebrows Grooming. | Grooming. |
How to use Augenbraue in real life
- 1Mirror check
Meine linke Augenbraue ist höher.
My left eyebrow is higher.
Meine … Augenbraue.
- 2Salon
Können Sie die Augenbraue etwas nachzeichnen?
Can you fill in the eyebrow a bit?
Die Augenbraue.
- 3Surprise face
Er hebt die Augenbraue, wenn er zweifelt.
He raises his eyebrow when he doubts.
Hebt die Augenbraue.
Mistakes English speakers make with Augenbraue
Incorrect: der Augenbraue
Correct: die Augenbraue
Feminine: die Augenbraue.
Incorrect: Augenbrau (missing e)
Correct: Augenbraue
Singular ends in -e.
Good to know
Augenbrauen styling is mainstream in German cities — pencils, gels, and salon threading. Raising an Augenbraue is the same skeptical look as in English.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready before photos
ChatPal
Passt dein Make-up?
Is your makeup okay?
You
Fast. Die rechte Augenbraue fehlt noch.
Almost. The right eyebrow still needs work.
ChatPal
Soll ich die Augenbraue nachmalen?
Should I fill in the eyebrow?
You
Ja, bitte. Eine klare Augenbraue hilft im Foto.
Yes, please. A clear eyebrow helps in the photo.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eyebrow" in German
How do you say eyebrow?
Die Augenbraue.
Plural?
Die Augenbrauen.
Short form?
Die Brauen.
Raise an eyebrow?
Die Augenbraue hochziehen / heben.
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