die Wimper, -n
eyelash
Das sind die kleinen Haare, die direkt am Rand deiner Augen wachsen und sie vor Staub schützen.
Definition & meaning
The German word Wimper refers to an eyelash. It is one of the small hairs growing on the edge of the eyelid.
In a biological context, it can also refer to "cilia," which are microscopic hair-like structures on the surface of cells or certain microorganisms that help with movement or the transport of substances.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Der/Die/Das: Die (feminine noun)
- Plural: Die Wimpern
- Case examples: "Sie hat lange Wimpern" (She has long eyelashes).
Word origin: The word originates from the Middle High German wintbrâwe (eyebrow), which evolved through the Old High German wintbrâwa. The connection to the wind (Wind) is historical, as the term originally described the hair that "winks" or moves in the wind. Over time, the meaning shifted specifically to the eyelash.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Augenhaar (rarely used, literal description)
- Flimmerhaar (specifically for the biological context of cilia)
Antonyms:
- There are no direct antonyms for a body part like an eyelash.
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Examples
Eine Wimper ist in mein Auge gefallen.noun
An eyelash fell into my eye.
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