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Horchen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Horchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "listen", "eavesdrop" or "hearken".
Essential properties of "horchen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: horchen
- Simple past: horchte
- Participle: gehorcht
regularintransitive
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 "horchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Listen attentively/secretly"
- Definition: "To listen attentively, especially secretly or carefully."
- Translation(s): listen, eavesdrop, hearken
- Synonym(s): lauschen, zuhören
- Antonym(s): überhören, ignorieren
- Related word(s): hören, abhören
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er horchte an der Tür, um das Gespräch zu belauschen.
- Die Kinder horchten gespannt auf die Geschichte.
- Sie horchte auf jedes Geräusch im Haus.
2.) "Obey/follow instructions"
- Definition: "To listen to an authority or follow instructions carefully."
- Translation(s): obey, heed, listen to, follow
- Synonym(s): gehorchen, folgen
- Antonym(s): widersprechen, missachten
- Related word(s): befolgen, beachten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Soldaten horchten den Befehlen des Kommandanten.
- Er horchte auf die Anweisungen seines Lehrers.
- Sie horchte dem Rat ihrer Eltern.