dark circles / eye ring
der Augenring, die Augenringe
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dark circles
A usually dark discoloration or swelling of the skin around one eye, especially under the eye.
Wegen des Schlafmangels hatte sie deutlich sichtbare Augenringe.
Because of the lack of sleep, she had clearly visible dark circles.
eye ring
A ring-shaped, often brightly colored marking around an animal's eye, especially a bird's.
Der rote Augenring des Vogels war schon von weitem zu erkennen.
The bird's red eye ring could be seen from a long way away.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Augenringe |
| genitive | des Augenringes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Augenring | die Augenringe |
| accusative | den Augenring | die Augenringe |
| dative | dem Augenring | den Augenringen |
| genitive | des Augenringes des Augenrings | der Augenringe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In „Augenring“ (eye ring), you can recognize the components „Augen“ (eyes) and „Ring“ (ring). The component „Ring“ helps you understand the shape or position around the eye.
Ein heller Augenring umgibt das Auge des Vogels.
A light eye ring surrounds the bird's eye.
When talking about people, the plural is usually used in phrases such as „Augenringe haben“ (to have dark circles) or „Augenringe bekommen“ (to develop dark circles). Common descriptions include „dunkle Augenringe“ (dark circles) and „tiefe Augenringe“ (deep dark circles).
Nach mehreren anstrengenden Arbeitstagen hatte er tiefe Augenringe.
After several exhausting days at work, he had deep dark circles.
In texts about cosmetics and skincare, „Augenringe abdecken“ (to cover dark circles), „Augenringe kaschieren“ (to conceal dark circles), and „Augenringe mildern“ (to reduce dark circles) are typical collocations. With skincare products, you will also often come across the phrase „gegen Augenringe“ (for dark circles).
Sie sucht eine Creme gegen Augenringe.
She is looking for a cream for dark circles.
In descriptions of animals, „Augenring“ (eye ring) is often mentioned together with the beak and plumage. Information about its color or width helps identify a bird species.
Die beiden Vogelarten lassen sich an der Farbe ihres Augenrings unterscheiden.
The two bird species can be distinguished by the color of their eye rings.
