eyelid
das Augenlid, die Augenlider
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eyelid
One of the two movable folds of skin that cover and protect the eye from above and below. When the eyes close, they meet each other.
Nach dem Insektenstich war ihr rechtes oberes Augenlid stark geschwollen.
After the insect bite, her upper right eyelid was badly swollen.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Augenlider |
| genitive | des Augenlids |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Augenlid | die Augenlider |
| accusative | das Augenlid | die Augenlider |
| dative | dem Augenlid | den Augenlidern |
| genitive | des Augenlids des Augenlides | der Augenlider |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Augenlid' (eyelid) is made up of 'Auge' (eye) and 'Lid' (lid). The root word 'Lid' refers to a movable fold of skin that covers something.
Das Augenlid schützt das empfindliche Auge vor Staub.
The eyelid protects the sensitive eye from dust.
Common verbs used with 'Augenlid' (eyelid) include 'öffnen' (to open), 'schließen' (to close), 'heben' (to raise), and 'senken' (to lower). Descriptions such as 'geschwollenes Augenlid' (swollen eyelid) and 'gerötetes Augenlid' (red eyelid) are also common.
Sie konnte das geschwollene Augenlid nur schwer öffnen.
She could barely open the swollen eyelid.
For a precise description, the adjectives 'oberes' (upper) and 'unteres' (lower) are often used with 'Augenlid' (eyelid). This lets you specify which part of the eye is affected.
Der Arzt untersuchte das obere Augenlid besonders gründlich.
The doctor examined the upper eyelid particularly thoroughly.
