Netzhaut
dieNounretina
English translations
- 01
retina
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Netzhaut ist die lichtempfindliche Schicht im Auge, die Bilder erfasst und an das Gehirn weiterleitet.
- English meaning
- The retina is the light-sensitive layer in the eye that captures images and transmits them to the brain.
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Netzhaut wandelt Licht in elektrische Signale um.
- English example
- The retina converts light into electrical signals.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Netzhaut
- Plural Form
- die Netzhäute
Related words
- Retina
Retina
- Emmetropie
Emmetropia
- Sehstäbchen
Rod cells
- Aderhaut
Choroid
- Augenkrebs
Eye cancer is a malignant disease that originates in the eye and can affect various structures such as the retina, choroid, or optic nerve.
Example sentences with “Netzhaut”
Die Netzhaut ist für das Sehen wichtig. (The retina is important for vision.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of 'Netzhaut'?
It is feminine (die Netzhaut).