die Augenbraue
eyebrow
The hairy arch above a person's eye.
EXAMPLE
Als er die überraschende Nachricht hörte, zog er ungläubig eine Augenbraue hoch.
When he heard the surprising news, he raised an eyebrow in disbelief.
die Augenbraue
eyebrow
die Augenbraue, die Augenbrauen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Augenbraue, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Augenbrauen |
| genitive | der Augenbraue |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Augenbraue | die Augenbrauen |
| accusative | die Augenbraue | die Augenbrauen |
| dative | der Augenbraue | den Augenbrauen |
| genitive | der Augenbraue | der Augenbrauen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is a clear compound of 'Auge' (eye) and 'Braue' (brow). The 'n' in between is a linking element that connects the two words. 'Braue' is an old word for edge or arch.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat sehr dunkle Augenbrauen.
She has very dark eyebrows.
Verbs for facial expressions
Eyebrows are often used with verbs of facial expression. Typical phrases are 'die Augenbrauen hochziehen' (to raise one's eyebrows; surprise, doubt) or 'die Augenbrauen zusammenziehen' (to furrow one's eyebrows; concentration, anger).
EXAMPLE
Er zog skeptisch eine Augenbraue hoch, als er ihre Ausrede hörte.
He skeptically raised an eyebrow when he heard her excuse.
Singular/plural use
Pay attention to whether one or both eyebrows are meant. People often raise only 'eine Augenbraue' (one eyebrow) to express doubt, but they furrow 'die Augenbrauen' (the eyebrows; both) when thinking or angry.
EXAMPLE
Als er sich konzentrierte, zog er die Augenbrauen zusammen.
When he concentrated, he furrowed his eyebrows.
Sie hob nur eine Augenbraue, aber ich wusste, dass sie mir nicht glaubte.
She raised only one eyebrow, but I knew she didn't believe me.
In real life
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