Hornhaut
cornea
In German, the cornea is referred to as "Hornhaut". It is used in the context of human anatomy and is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. The term is also used in the context of foot care, where it refers to the hardened skin on the foot, but this usage is less common in medical contexts.
Example sentences using: Hornhaut
Ich habe Hornhaut an meinen Füßen.
I have callus on my feet.
This sentence explains a common condition called callus, often formed on feet due to persistent pressure or friction. The term 'Hornhaut' in this context refers to the thickened skin formed, literally translating to 'horn skin'.
Sie entfernte die Hornhaut mit einer Feile.
She removed the callus with a file.
In this sentence, the speaker is explaining the process of removing callus from skin. Here, 'Hornhaut' means callus and 'Feile' is a tool often used in pedicures for removing such hardened skin.
Die Hornhaut auf seinen Händen zeigte seine harte Arbeit.
The calluses on his hands showed his hard work.
This sentence means that physical evidence of hard work, such as the formation of calluses on hands, can show someone's level of work or effort. The term 'Hornhaut' refers to calluses or thickened skin formed due to repetitive activity or friction.