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"Glasses (eyeglasses)" in German: Brille
die Brille
Glasses in German are die Brille — singular in German even though English uses a plural. Say Meine Brille is missing. Lenses alone are Brillengläser; contacts are Kontaktlinsen.
Morning rush
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How to pronounce Brille
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BRIL-luh
/ˈbʁɪlə/
BRIL-luh. Short i. Soft final e.
"Glasses (eyeglasses)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Brille | glasses / spectacles Pair of eyeglasses (singular noun). | Pair of eyeglasses (singular noun). |
| meine Brille | my glasses Possessive. | Possessive. |
| Sonnenbrille | sunglasses Sun compound. | Sun compound. |
| Brillenträger | glasses wearer Person who wears glasses. | Person who wears glasses. |
How to use Brille in real life
- 1Morning rush
Wo liegt meine Brille?
Where are my glasses?
Meine Brille singular.
- 2Optician
Diese Brille sitzt besser auf der Nase.
These glasses sit better on the nose.
Diese Brille.
- 3Reading
Ohne Brille kann ich die Kleingedruckte nicht lesen.
Without glasses I can't read the fine print.
Ohne Brille.
Mistakes English speakers make with Brille
Incorrect: meine Brillen (for one pair)
Correct: meine Brille
One pair is die Brille (singular). Brillen means multiple pairs.
Incorrect: das Glasses
Correct: die Brille
Use Brille, feminine singular.
Good to know
Germans treat Brille as one object, like a pair. Putting Brille on your head when you're not wearing them is a classic absentminded move everyone jokes about.
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Hast du meine Brille gesehen?
Have you seen my glasses?
You
Deine Brille liegt auf dem Kühlschrank.
Your glasses are on the fridge.
ChatPal
Ohne Brille finde ich den Schlüssel nicht.
Without glasses I can't find the key.
You
Hier. Setz die Brille auf und wir gehen.
Here. Put the glasses on and we'll go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Glasses (eyeglasses)" in German
How do you say glasses?
Die Brille (singular).
My glasses?
Meine Brille.
Sunglasses?
Sonnenbrille.
Plural Brillen?
Means more than one pair.
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