German word

Ohrring

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːɐ̯ˌʁɪŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounearring

Example

Ich habe zwei Ohrringe.

I have two earrings.

Illustration for Ohrring (earring)

More examples

Diese Ohrringe passen gut zu deinem Kleid.

These earrings go well with your dress.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Ohrringe tragen

    wear earrings

Similar words

Ohrschmuck: An ornamental piece worn on the ear as personal decoration.

Definition in German

Ein Ohrring ist ein Schmuckstück, das man am Ohr trägt.

Word origin

Ohrring is a transparent German compound of Ohr ('ear') and Ring ('ring'), formed as a direct name for jewelry worn at the ear.

Usage tips

  • 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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