No. 3,224 in German
eye
The German word "Auge" means "eye" in English.
In a sentence
Das Auge sieht die Farben der Welt.
The eye sees the colors of the world.
Here, 'Auge' directly refers to the physical organ used for vision.
Er hat das Auto im Auge behalten.
He kept an eye on the car.
In this sentence, 'im Auge behalten' is an idiomatic expression meaning to monitor or pay attention to something.
Die Schönheit des Gemäldes liegt im Auge des Betrachters.
The beauty of the painting lies in the eye of the beholder.
Here, 'Auge des Betrachters' metaphorically represents individual perception or opinion.
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