eyeglass lens
das Brillenglas, die Brillengläser
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eyeglass lens
A transparent lens made of glass or plastic that fits into a pair of glasses and corrects vision or protects the eyes.
Das Brillenglas ist zerkratzt und muss ausgetauscht werden.
The eyeglass lens is scratched and needs to be replaced.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Brillengläser |
| genitive | des Brillenglases |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Brillenglas | die Brillengläser |
| accusative | das Brillenglas | die Brillengläser |
| dative | dem Brillenglas | den Brillengläsern |
| genitive | des Brillenglases | der Brillengläser |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Brillenglas' (eyeglass lens) is made up of 'Brille' (glasses) and 'Glas' (glass). Here, the head noun 'Glas' (glass) refers to the lens fitted into a pair of glasses; it can also be made of plastic.
Der Optiker setzt ein neues Brillenglas in die Fassung ein.
The optician fits a new eyeglass lens into the frame.
'Brillenglas' (eyeglass lens) is often used with verbs such as 'austauschen' (to replace), 'ersetzen' (to replace), 'reinigen' (to clean), and 'polieren' (to polish). Typical descriptions also include 'zerkratzt' (scratched), 'beschlagen' (fogged up), and 'gesprungen' (cracked).
Wegen des tiefen Kratzers musste der Optiker das Brillenglas austauschen.
Because of the deep scratch, the optician had to replace the eyeglass lens.
'Brillenglas' (eyeglass lens) is particularly common in situations involving the repair, adjustment, or care of glasses. The focus is often on damage or a problem with vision.
Nach dem Sturz war das Brillenglas gesprungen und die Brille unbrauchbar.
After the fall, the eyeglass lens was cracked and the glasses were unusable.
