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Updated 22 October 2026

dasAuge

eye

neuterplural die Augen/ˈaʊ̯ɡə/Au-gelevel A1

Auge in every case

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Augedie Augen
Accusativedas Augedie Augen
Dativedem Augeden Augen
Genitivedes Augesder Augen

Auge in use

  • A1

    Sie hat blaue Augen.

    She has blue eyes.

  • A1

    Mach bitte die Augen zu.

    Please close your eyes.

  • A2

    Ich habe etwas im Auge.

    I've got something in my eye.

    im = in dem

  • B1

    Unter vier Augen kann ich es dir sagen.

    I can tell you in private.

    unter vier Augen = just the two of us

Phrases

  • unter vier Augenin private

Good to know

  • Neuter: das Auge, plural die Augen.
  • Body parts usually take 'die', not 'meine': Ich mache die Augen zu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it der, die or das Auge?

It's das Auge. Auge is neuter, and the plural is die Augen.

What does Auge mean?

Auge means eye in English.

What is the plural of Auge?

The plural is die Augen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).