Auge
Meaning and Usage
"Auge" means "eye" in German and is used to refer to the organ of vision or to describe something resembling an eye.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Auge" is a noun with no apparent prefix or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to Old High German.
Comparisons between German and English
"Auge" in German corresponds to "eye" in English, both representing the organ of vision.
Cultural Context
The importance of the "Auge" in German culture is evident in idiomatic expressions and proverbs, such as "Das Auge isst mit" (The eye eats as well) referring to the importance of presentation in food.
Example Sentences
- Sie hat blaue Augen. (She has blue eyes.)
- Das Auge des Sturms. (The eye of the storm.)
Memory Tips
Think of the similarity between "Auge" and "eye" in English to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
Related word: Augenlid (eyelid), Augenarzt (ophthalmologist)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: neuter Plural: die Augen