einäugig
one-eyed
Having only one eye or being able to see with only one eye.
EXAMPLE
Der einäugige Pirat trug eine schwarze Augenklappe.
The one-eyed pirate wore a black eye patch.
einäugig
one-eyed / one-sided
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Meanings
einäugig
one-sided
One-sided and therefore failing to take important aspects or connections into account.
EXAMPLE
Die einäugige Betrachtung des Problems führte zu einer falschen Entscheidung.
The one-sided view of the problem led to a wrong decision.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry einäugig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | einäugig |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to einäugig.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to einäugig.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to einäugig.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Einäugig' (one-eyed) is made up of 'ein' (one) and 'äugig' (eyed). The first component indicates the number of eyes the adjective refers to.
EXAMPLE
Die einäugige Statue stand seit Jahrhunderten im Museum.
The one-eyed statue had stood in the museum for centuries.
Typical collocations
In its literal sense, 'einäugig' (one-eyed) often describes people or animals. Typical combinations include 'einäugiger Pirat' (one-eyed pirate), 'einäugige Katze' (one-eyed cat), and 'einäugig sein' (to be one-eyed).
EXAMPLE
Der einäugige Kater kam jeden Abend in unseren Garten.
The one-eyed tomcat came into our garden every evening.
Context clue
If the sentence concerns an eye, vision, or a physical characteristic, 'einäugig' (one-eyed) is used literally. With words such as 'Betrachtung' (consideration), 'Analyse' (analysis), or 'Sichtweise' (perspective), it describes a one-sided judgment.
EXAMPLE
Die einäugige Analyse berücksichtigte die sozialen Folgen des Plans nicht.
The one-sided analysis did not take the social consequences of the plan into account.
Critical expression
The figurative meaning of 'einäugig' (one-sided) is often used in critical writing and indicates that an assessment overlooks important aspects of a topic. Common combinations include 'einäugige Betrachtung' (one-sided assessment), 'einäugige Analyse' (one-sided analysis), and 'einäugige Sichtweise' (one-sided perspective).
EXAMPLE
Eine einäugige Sichtweise kann bei politischen Entscheidungen zu Problemen führen.
A one-sided perspective can lead to problems when making political decisions.
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