English–German
“thorn” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/dɔɐ̯n/
Example
Der Dorn steckt in meinem Finger.
The thorn is lodged in my finger.
How to say “thorn” in German
“Thorn” in German is Dorn.
A hard, sharp point growing from a plant, like a tiny natural needle that catches skin or cloth.
Example sentences with Dorn
Der ständige Lärm ist für mich ein Dorn im Auge.
The constant noise is a thorn in my eye.
Tips for using Dorn
- Dorn is masculine, so the forms are der Dorn, den Dorn, and die Dornen in the plural.