Ohr

noun
ear
A2

'Ohr' means 'ear' (the organ). Can refer to outer ear (ear/oreja) and to hearing (the sense, el oído). Neuter noun (das Ohr) with plural die Ohren. Genitive singular can appear as des Ohrs. Regular plural in meaning but note the distinct Spanish translations depending on anatomical vs auditory sense.

Examples

Ich habe Ohrenschmerzen.
I have an earache.
Der Arzt untersuchte das Ohr, nachdem der Patient über Schmerzen geklagt hatte.
The doctor examined the ear after the patient had complained about pain.
Mein Ohr tut weh.
My ear hurts.

Details

Pluraldie Ohren

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativedas Ohrdie Ohren
genitivedes Ohrsder Ohren
dativedem Ohrden Ohren
accusativedas Ohrdie Ohren

Mnemonics

👁️Picture an ear shaped like a small bowl
👂Ohr sounds a bit like 'or' — think 'ear or hearing'
⚧️das (neuter) — think 'das Ohr' like 'das Auge' (also neuter)

Notes

Plural is irregular: 'Ohren'. Genitive singular commonly 'des Ohrs' or 'des Ohres'.

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