Dutch · Body & Health
het oor
ear
Beginnernoun
Definition
The organ of hearing.
Example
Mijn oor doet pijn.
My ear hurts.
Etymology
'Het oor' derives from the Proto-Germanic word 'auzō', which refers to the organ of hearing. The term has roots in various Germanic languages, retaining its meaning throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Het oor' is used in medical discourse as well as in everyday conversation, applicable in both formal and informal registers in Dutch-speaking contexts.