Augenlid

Q: Is it der, die, or das Augenlid?

It is das Augenlid. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Augenlid is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Augenlid?

The plural form of das Augenlid is die Augenlider. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Augenlid mean in English?

The German word das Augenlid translates to “eyelid” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Augenlid?

Like all German nouns, Augenlid changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Augenlid Akkusativ: das Augenlid Dativ: dem Augenlid Genitiv: des Augenlides These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

eyelid

Plural: die Augenlider

Strong

Why does the noun Augenlid have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Augenlid

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Augenlid	ein Augenlid	kein Augenlid
Akkusativ	das Augenlid	ein Augenlid	kein Augenlid
Dativ	dem Augenlid	einem Augenlid	keinem Augenlid
Genitiv	des Augenlides	eines Augenlides	keines Augenlides
Nominativ	die Augenlider	Augenlider	keine Augenlider
Akkusativ	die Augenlider	Augenlider	keine Augenlider
Dativ	den Augenlidern	Augenlidern	keinen Augenlidern
Genitiv	der Augenlider	Augenlider	keiner Augenlider

Examples in context

Real sentences using Augenlid in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das obere Augenlid ist geschwollen.The upper eyelid is swollen.	Ein gesundes Augenlid schützt das Auge.A healthy eyelid protects the eye.	Kein krankes Augenlid ist schön.No sick eyelid is beautiful.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das obere Augenlid.I see the upper eyelid.	Er hat ein gesundes Augenlid.He has a healthy eyelid.	Sie mag kein krankes Augenlid.She doesn't like any sick eyelid.
Dativ	Ich creme dem oberen Augenlid.I cream the upper eyelid.	Er hilft einem kranken Augenlid.He helps a sick eyelid.	Sie vertraut keinem Augenlid.She trusts no eyelid.
Genitiv	Die Funktion des oberen Augenlides ist wichtig.The function of the upper eyelid is important.	Die Form eines Augenlides ist oval.The shape of an eyelid is oval.	Die Schönheit keines Augenlides ist perfekt.The beauty of no eyelid is perfect.
Nominativ	Die oberen Augenlider sind geschwollen.The upper eyelids are swollen.	Gesunde Augenlider schützen die Augen.Healthy eyelids protect the eyes.	Keine kranken Augenlider sind schön.No sick eyelids are beautiful.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe die oberen Augenlider.I see the upper eyelids.	Er hat gesunde Augenlider.He has healthy eyelids.	Sie mag keine kranken Augenlider.She doesn't like any sick eyelids.
Dativ	Ich creme den oberen Augenlidern.I cream the upper eyelids.	Er hilft kranken Augenlidern.He helps sick eyelids.	Sie vertraut keinen Augenlidern.She trusts no eyelids.
Genitiv	Die Funktion der oberen Augenlider ist wichtig.The function of the upper eyelids is important.	Die Form Augenlider ist oval.The shape of eyelids is oval.	Die Schönheit keiner Augenlider ist perfekt.The beauty of no eyelids is perfect.

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Is it der, die, or das Augenlid?

It is das Augenlid. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Augenlid is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Augenlid?

The plural form of das Augenlid is die Augenlider. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Augenlid mean in English?

The German word das Augenlid translates to “eyelid” in English.

How do you decline das Augenlid?

Like all German nouns, Augenlid changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Augenlid
Akkusativ: das Augenlid
Dativ: dem Augenlid
Genitiv: des Augenlides

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.