Gehorchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gehorchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to obey", "to comply" or "to heed".

Essential properties of "gehorchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: gehorchen
  • Simple past: gehorchte
  • Participle: gehorcht

See full conjugation of gehorchen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "gehorchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To obey, to comply with orders"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kinder gehorchen ihren Eltern.The children obey their parents.
  2. Der Hund gehorcht seinem Besitzer gut.The dog obeys its owner well.
  3. Ich werde deinem Befehl gehorchen.I will obey your command.

2.) "To obey laws or rules"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Alle Bürger müssen den Gesetzen gehorchen.All citizens must obey the laws.
  2. Es ist wichtig, den Verkehrsregeln gehorchen.It is important to obey traffic rules.
  3. Wir sollten den Anweisungen der Polizei gehorchen.We should obey the instructions of the police.
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