Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das Ohr

Translation (Übersetzung) ear
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [oːɐ̯]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
A1 Körperteil Sinnesorgan
Das Ohr is a neuter noun. It refers to the ear as a body part. In plural, it becomes 'die Ohren'.

Ohr - German Nouns - Ohr Meaning - Ohr Translation - Ohr Nouns Examples

Ohr is a German Nouns

Learn Ohr meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Ohr is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Ohr Examples (Beispiele) in English

Ohr examples with English translations. See how to use Ohr in sentences. Ohr example sentences in English below.

Ich habe ein Ohrring im Ohr.
I have an earring in my ear.
Describing jewelry.
Die Ohren des Hasen sind lang.
The ears of the rabbit are long.
Describing animal features.
Er hat sich das Ohr verletzt.
He injured his ear.
Medical context.

Ohr — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Ohr — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'der Ohr' instead of 'das Ohr'
    das Ohr
    Ohr is neuter, not masculine.
  • Plural 'die Ohre' instead of 'die Ohren'
    die Ohren
    The plural adds -en.

Ohr Word Family - Ohr Related Words - Ohr Family Members

Ohr Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Ohr word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Ohr family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Ohr related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Öhrchen
Meaning: little ear
Example: Das Kind hat kleine Öhrchen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Ohrring
Meaning: earring
Example: Sie trägt goldene Ohrringe.
Noun
Ohrenschmerzen
Meaning: earache
Example: Das Kind hat Ohrenschmerzen.
Noun

Ohr Usage - Ohr Collocations - Ohr Idioms - Ohr Synonyms - Ohr Antonyms

Ohr Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Ohr Collocations (Kollokationen)

Ohr collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Ohr word combinations and how to use Ohr with other words naturally.

ein Ohr abhören
to listen to an ear (medical)
Low frequency
auf dem Ohr liegen
to lie on one's ear
Medium frequency
die Ohren spitzen
to prick up one's ears
High frequency

Ohr Idioms (Redewendungen)

Ohr idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Ohr with meanings and explanations. Master Ohr expressions used in everyday German.

ganz Ohr sein
to be all ears
To listen attentively.
sich etwas hinter die Ohren schreiben
to write something behind one's ears
To remember something well.
noch nicht trocken hinter den Ohren sein
to be still wet behind the ears
To be young and inexperienced.

Ohr Synonyms (Synonyme)

Ohr synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Ohr and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Ohr similar words and their usage.

Gehör
Meaning: hearing
Medium similarity
Lauscher
Meaning: listener (colloquial for ear)
Low similarity

Ohr Antonyms (Antonyme)

Ohr antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Ohr. Discover Ohr opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Auge
Meaning: eye

Ohr Semantically Related Words - Ohr Contextually Related Words - Ohr Thematically Related Words

Ohr Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Ohr semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Ohr. Explore Ohr related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Ohr contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Hören Gehör Ohrring Ohrenarzt Ohrenschmalz

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