Augenbraue
eyebrow
In German, the word for eyebrow is "Augenbraue". It is a noun and is used in the same context as in English. For example, "She has thick eyebrows" would be translated as "Sie hat dicke Augenbrauen".
Example sentences using: Augenbraue
Sie zog eine Augenbraue hoch.
She raised an eyebrow.
This phrase is used commonly in German to signify surprise, suspicion, or disbelief. Its equivalent in English is quite literal, maintaining the same implication that the speaker is expressing a skeptical or questioning attitude.
Er hat dicke Augenbrauen.
He has thick eyebrows.
This phrase is an example of a basic descriptive statement in German. The word 'dick' translates literally as 'thick,' and is used to describe the appearance of someone's eyebrows. This could be a neutral observation, or used to imply that the individual stands out or is distinctive in some way.
Ich habe meine Augenbrauen gezupft.
I plucked my eyebrows.
This phrase is a common way to express that the speaker did something to alter their personal appearance. In this case, 'zupfen' is a verb meaning 'to pluck,' and it usually implies that the speaker is dedicated to maintaining their physical appearance.