This is the 9016th most frequent German word.
lens
The German word "Linse" means "lens" in English, referring to a transparent optical element or a structure in the eye that focuses light.
Here, 'lens' refers to the optical component of a camera used to focus light onto an image sensor for capturing photographs.
Die Linse in meiner Kamera ist schmutzig.
The lens in my camera is dirty.
In this context, 'lens' refers to the corrective optical devices placed on the eyes to improve vision.
Ich trage Kontaktlinsen, um besser zu sehen.
I wear contact lenses to see better.
Here, 'lens' is used metaphorically to signify a particular perspective or approach (scientific) to understanding the world.