Translation of German word "Ohr" to English
dasOhr
/oːɐ̯/
Meaning
NounThe organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
How to use
The neuter noun Ohr ('ear') declines regularly in the singular (genitive des Ohres), but its plural is Ohren (oblique ending).
🇬🇧 English
ear
Example
Das Ohr ist groß.
The ear is big.
Das Ohr ist klein.
The ear is small.
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Common phrases
- die Ohren tun weh— ears hurt (requires dative for person: 'mir tun die Ohren weh')
- ganz Ohr sein— to be all ears (idiom)
- hinter den Ohren— behind the ears (dative location)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Ohr"?▼
The German word "das Ohr" is defined as: "The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea."
What does the German word "das Ohr" mean?▼
The German word "das Ohr" means "ear" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Ohr"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Ohr"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Ohr ist ein wichtiger Teil des Kopfes." (which translates as "The ear is big.").
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