A medical term for a persistent or recurring perception of a tone or noise (such as whistling, rushing, ringing) in the ear that has no external sound source.
example
Seit dem lauten Konzert leidet er an einem störenden Tinnitus auf dem linken Ohr.
Since the loud concert, he has been suffering from bothersome tinnitus in his left ear.
Usage tips
Typical verbs
To express that someone is affected by this condition, you use the verbs 'haben' (to have) or 'leiden an' (to suffer from). The combination 'an Tinnitus leiden' (to suffer from tinnitus) emphasizes the burden caused by the noise.
EXAMPLE
Viele Musiker haben einen Tinnitus.
Many musicians have tinnitus.
Correct preposition
If you want to specify the exact location of the ear noise, the preposition 'auf' is used in combination with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe einen leichten Tinnitus auf dem rechten Ohr.
I have mild tinnitus in my right ear.
Technical term in everyday language
Although 'Tinnitus' (tinnitus) is a medical technical term, it is also commonly used in everyday language. Almost everyone understands what it means.
EXAMPLE
Mein Arzt sagt, der Stress könnte meinen Tinnitus verschlimmern.
My doctor says the stress could make my tinnitus worse.