Das Auge
Example: Das Auge kann viele verschiedene Farben sehen.
Definition
"Das Auge" refers to the organ of sight in humans and animals, responsible for detecting light and enabling vision. It allows perception of colors, shapes, and depth, playing a crucial role in visual communication and navigation in the environment.
Etymology
The German word "das Auge" comes from Old High German "ouga," which traces back to Proto-Germanic "augōn" and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European roots related to seeing or perceiving. Did you know? The word is related to the English word "eye," showing their common linguistic ancestry.
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"Das Auge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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