der Sehnerv
Translation
optic nerve
Examples
Der Sehnerv leitet Informationen zum Gehirn.
The optic nerve transmits information to the brain.
Eine Schädigung des Sehnervs kann gefährlich sein.
Damage to the optic nerve can be dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
der Sehnerv ((as subject)) as subject The optic nerve is responsible for vision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nervus opticus (the Latin scientific term)
Etymology
Composed of 'Seh-' (from 'sehen', to see) and 'Nerv' (nerve). Literally 'seeing nerve'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Seh' (see) + 'Nerv' (nerve). It's the nerve for seeing.