die Augenklappe
eye patch
A covering worn over one eye, for example to protect an injured eye or temporarily cover one eye.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Operation musste sie eine Augenklappe tragen.
After the operation, she had to wear an eye patch.
die Augenklappe
eye patch
die Augenklappe, die Augenklappen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Augenklappe, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Augenklappen |
| genitive | der Augenklappe |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Augenklappe | die Augenklappen |
| accusative | die Augenklappe | die Augenklappen |
| dative | der Augenklappe | den Augenklappen |
| genitive | der Augenklappe | der Augenklappen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Augenklappe' (eye patch) is made up of 'Augen' (eyes) and 'Klappe' (flap). Literally, it means a flap for one eye.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt erklärte ihm, wie er die Augenklappe richtig befestigt.
The doctor explained to him how to attach the eye patch correctly.
Typical collocations
'Augenklappe' (eye patch) is especially often used with the verbs 'tragen' (to wear) and 'aufsetzen' (to put on). 'Tragen' describes the state of wearing the patch, while 'aufsetzen' refers to putting the patch on.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Eingriff musste er mehrere Tage eine Augenklappe tragen.
After the procedure, he had to wear an eye patch for several days.
Vor dem Schlafengehen setzte sie die Augenklappe vorsichtig auf.
Before going to bed, she carefully put on the eye patch.
Preposition
To describe a person's appearance or accessories, 'mit einer Augenklappe' (with an eye patch) is often used. This phrase indicates that the person is wearing the patch.
EXAMPLE
Der Schauspieler trat mit einer schwarzen Augenklappe auf.
The actor appeared wearing a black eye patch.
In real life
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