earplug
der Ohrenstöpsel, die Ohrenstöpsel
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earplug
A small plug made of soft material that is inserted into the ear canal to reduce noise or prevent water from entering.
Weil mein Partner schnarcht, schlafe ich mit Ohrenstöpseln.
Because my partner snores, I sleep with earplugs.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ohrenstöpsel |
| genitive | des Ohrenstöpsels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Ohrenstöpsel | die Ohrenstöpsel |
| accusative | den Ohrenstöpsel | die Ohrenstöpsel |
| dative | dem Ohrenstöpsel | den Ohrenstöpseln |
| genitive | des Ohrenstöpsels | der Ohrenstöpsel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Ohrenstöpsel' (earplug) is made up of 'Ohren' (ears) and 'Stöpsel' (plug). The first component shows that the plug is intended for the ears.
Für die lange Zugfahrt habe ich meine Ohrenstöpsel eingepackt.
I packed my earplugs for the long train journey.
Common collocations include 'Ohrenstöpsel tragen' (to wear earplugs), 'Ohrenstöpsel einsetzen' (to put in earplugs), and 'Ohrenstöpsel herausnehmen' (to take out earplugs). These verbs describe the main actions involving the object.
Vor dem Konzert setzte sie ihre Ohrenstöpsel ein.
Before the concert, she put in her earplugs.
'Ohrenstöpsel' (earplugs) is often used with 'gegen' (against) and an accusative noun when the purpose is noise protection. The expression 'mit Ohrenstöpseln schlafen' (to sleep with earplugs) is also very common.
Viele Reisende verwenden Ohrenstöpsel gegen den Lärm im Flugzeug.
Many travelers use earplugs against the noise on the plane.
