English–German

“earring” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːɐ̯ˌʁɪŋ/

Example

Ich habe zwei Ohrringe.

I have two earrings.

Illustration for Ohrring (earring)

How to say “earring” in German

“Earring” in German is Ohrring.

A small piece of jewelry attached to the ear, often a ring or a dangling ornament, framing the side of the face.

Full entry for Ohrring: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ohrring

Diese Ohrringe passen gut zu deinem Kleid.

These earrings go well with your dress.

Tips for using Ohrring

  • For a matching pair, German normally uses the plural Ohrringe, as in zwei Ohrringe, even when English says 'a pair of earrings'.

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