inner ear
das Innenohr, die Innenohren
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inner ear
The inner part of the ear that converts sound into nerve impulses and is also responsible for balance.
Eine Entzündung im Innenohr kann Schwindel und Hörprobleme verursachen.
An infection in the inner ear can cause dizziness and hearing problems.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Innenohren |
| genitive | des Innenohres |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Innenohr | die Innenohren |
| accusative | das Innenohr | die Innenohren |
| dative | dem Innenohr | den Innenohren |
| genitive | des Innenohres des Innenohrs | der Innenohren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Innenohr' (inner ear) is made up of 'innen' (inner) and 'Ohr' (ear). It therefore refers to the part of the ear located inside.
Das Innenohr liegt geschützt im Schädelknochen.
The inner ear is protected inside the skull bone.
Common collocations include 'eine Entzündung des Innenohrs' (an inflammation of the inner ear), 'eine Erkrankung des Innenohrs' (a disease of the inner ear), and 'das Gleichgewichtsorgan im Innenohr' (the organ of balance in the inner ear). After 'Entzündung' (inflammation) or 'Erkrankung' (disease), the genitive is often used to specify the affected organ.
Eine Erkrankung des Innenohrs kann das Gleichgewicht beeinträchtigen.
A disease of the inner ear can affect balance.
'Innenohr' (inner ear) belongs to anatomical and medical terminology, but it also appears in generally accessible information about health and illnesses.
Die Ärztin erklärte, dass das Innenohr für das Hören und das Gleichgewicht wichtig ist.
The doctor explained that the inner ear is important for hearing and balance.
