Falkenauge

Falkenauge

Definition:

Falkenauge is a German word that translates to “hawk’s eye” in English. It is a compound word formed by combining the noun “Falke” (meaning hawk) and “Auge” (meaning eye).

Opposite:

The opposite of Falkenauge would be “Blindheit” (meaning blindness). While Falkenauge represents keen sight and the ability to perceive even the finest details, Blindheit signifies the absence of vision.

Synonyms:

  • Adlerauge (eagle eye)
  • Blick scharf (keen gaze)
  • Scharfsichtigkeit (sharp-sightedness)
  • Adlerblick (eagle view)

Examples:

  • Klaus hat ein Falkenauge für Kunst und kann Details auf Gemälden erkennen, die für andere unsichtbar sind. (Klaus has a hawk’s eye for art and can discern details in paintings that are invisible to others.)
  • Die Späherin hatte ein Falkenauge und konnte den feindlichen Truppen aus großer Entfernung nahezu allein ihre Anzahl erkennen. (The scout had a hawk’s eye and could spot the enemy troops from a great distance, almost single-handedly identifying their numbers.)\ Visit YouGlish.com

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