Auge
eye
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈaʊ̯ɡə/
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Cultural Note
The German proverb 'Das Auge isst mit' (the eye eats along) highlights the cultural importance of food presentation. Eye-related compliments are common in German romance — commenting on someone's 'Augenfarbe' (eye colour) is a classic flirting move.
📝 Example Sentences
Du hast wunderschöne Augen.
You have beautiful eyes.
Das Auge isst mit.
The eye eats too. (Presentation matters.)
Ich kann meine Augen nicht von dir lassen.
I can't take my eyes off you.