NOUN
Augenkontakt/ˈaʊ̯ɡn̩kɔnˌtakt/eye contact
Augenkontakt is a German noun that means eye contact. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯ɡn̩kɔnˌtakt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Augenkontakte".
Definitions
1.situation in which two people look directly into each other's eyes(interpersonal communication)
a.the act of looking someone in the eyes
Während des Gesprächs suchte sie immer wieder Augenkontakt.—During the conversation, she constantly sought eye contact.
b.moment when eyes meet
Ein kurzer Augenkontakt reicht oft, um jemanden zu grüßen.—A brief moment of eye contact is often enough to greet someone.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Augenkontakt | die Augenkontakte |
| Genitive | des Augenkontaktes | der Augenkontakte |
| Dative | dem Augenkontakt | den Augenkontakten |
| Accusative | den Augenkontakt | die Augenkontakte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Augenkontakt" mean in English?
- "Augenkontakt" means eye contact. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Augenkontakt"?
- "Augenkontakt" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯ɡn̩kɔnˌtakt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Augenkontakt" der, die, or das?
- "Augenkontakt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Augenkontakt"?
- The plural of "Augenkontakt" is "Augenkontakte".
- What part of speech is "Augenkontakt"?
- "Augenkontakt" is a noun in German.
