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listen in German

listen in German is zuhören, hören, lauschen — listen means to pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.

listen in German

zuhören
verb
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
hören
verb
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
lauschen
verb
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
hören
verb
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
zuhören
verb
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

What does "listen" mean?

  1. verb To pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.
    "She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the test."
  2. verb To take someone's advice or do what they say.
    "If he had listened to his doctor, he wouldn't be in the hospital now."

listen in a sentence

  • She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the test.
  • I love listening to music while I work.
  • If he had listened to his doctor, he wouldn't be in the hospital now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "listen" in German?

"listen" in German is zuhören, hören, lauschen. listen means: To pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.

How do you use "listen" in a sentence?

Example: "She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the test." In German, "listen" is zuhören, hören, lauschen.

Are there other ways to say "listen" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "listen": zuhören, hören, lauschen.

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