auricle / ear cup
die Ohrmuschel, die Ohrmuscheln
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auricle
The outer part of the ear, usually made mostly of cartilage. It collects sound and directs it into the ear canal.
Die Ärztin untersuchte die gerötete Ohrmuschel des Kindes.
The doctor examined the child’s reddened auricle.
ear cup
The part of a pair of headphones that rests on or surrounds the ear and delivers sound to it.
Die linke Ohrmuschel meines Kopfhörers gibt keinen Ton mehr von sich.
The left ear cup of my headphones no longer produces any sound.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ohrmuscheln |
| genitive | der Ohrmuschel |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Ohrmuschel | die Ohrmuscheln |
| accusative | die Ohrmuschel | die Ohrmuscheln |
| dative | der Ohrmuschel | den Ohrmuscheln |
| genitive | der Ohrmuschel | der Ohrmuscheln |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Ohrmuschel' (auricle / ear cup) is made up of 'Ohr' (ear) and 'Muschel' (shell). The name describes the shell-like shape of the outer part of the ear.
Im Winter schützen viele Menschen ihre Ohrmuscheln mit einer warmen Mütze.
In winter, many people protect their auricles with a warm hat.
With 'Ohrmuschel' (auricle / ear cup), words such as 'Kopfhörer' (headphones), 'Ton' (sound), 'Kabel' (cable), or 'Polster' (padding) indicate that a headphone part is meant. In a medical context, it usually refers to the outer part of the human ear.
Die Ohrmuschel des Kopfhörers ist nach dem Sturz zerbrochen.
The ear cup of the headphones broke after the fall.
In its medical meaning, 'Ohrmuschel' (auricle) often occurs with complaints and examinations. Common expressions include 'gerötete Ohrmuschel' (reddened auricle), 'entzündete Ohrmuschel' (inflamed auricle), and 'die Ohrmuschel untersuchen' (to examine the auricle).
Wegen der schmerzenden Ohrmuschel ließ er sich ärztlich untersuchen.
Because of his painful auricle, he went to see a doctor.
When referring to headphones, 'Ohrmuschel' (ear cup) is often combined with a side or a component, for example 'linke Ohrmuschel' (left ear cup), 'rechte Ohrmuschel' (right ear cup), or 'Polster der Ohrmuschel' (ear cup padding).
Das Polster der rechten Ohrmuschel ist nach vielen Jahren abgenutzt.
The padding of the right ear cup has worn out after many years.
