das Augenlicht
eyesight
The ability to see with one's eyes.
EXAMPLE
Durch die Krankheit verlor sie allmählich das Augenlicht.
Because of the illness, she gradually lost her eyesight.
das Augenlicht
eyesight
das Augenlicht, die Augenlichter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Augenlicht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Augenlichter |
| genitive | des Augenlichts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Augenlicht | die Augenlichter |
| accusative | das Augenlicht | die Augenlichter |
| dative | dem Augenlicht | den Augenlichtern |
| genitive | des Augenlichts des Augenlichtes | der Augenlichter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Augenlicht' is made up of 'Augen' (eyes) and 'Licht' (light). The word describes, figuratively, the light or the ability to see with one's eyes.
EXAMPLE
Seit der Operation hat sie ihr Augenlicht wiedererlangt.
She regained her eyesight after the operation.
Typical collocations
'Augenlicht' (eyesight) is particularly often used with verbs such as 'verlieren' (to lose), 'behalten' (to retain), 'retten' (to save), and 'wiedererlangen' (to regain). The word often refers to a real danger or a serious injury.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt konnte das Augenlicht des Patienten durch eine schnelle Behandlung retten.
The doctor was able to save the patient's eyesight through prompt treatment.
Elevated style
'Augenlicht' (eyesight) has an elevated and often figurative style. It is especially common in serious, emotional, or literary texts.
EXAMPLE
Die Familie hoffte, dass der Verletzte sein Augenlicht nicht verlieren würde.
The family hoped that the injured person would not lose their eyesight.
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