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Lauschen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Lauschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "eavesdrop", "listen in" or "spy".
Essential properties of "lauschen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: lauschen
- Simple past: lauschte
- Participle: gelauscht
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 "lauschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To listen attentively or secretly, often to spy"
- Definition: "To listen attentively or secretly, often with the intention of spying."
- Translation(s): eavesdrop, listen in, spy
- Synonym(s): horchen, Belauchen
- Antonym(s): Überhören
- Related word(s): Abhören, Spionieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er lauschte an der Tür, um das Gespräch mitzuhören.
- Die Kinder lauschten gespannt der Gutenachtgeschichte.
- Wir lauschten dem Gesang der Vögel im Wald.
2.) "To listen with interest or pleasure"
- Definition: "To pay auditory attention with interest or pleasure."
- Translation(s): listen, hearken, attend
- Synonym(s): Zuhören, Aufhorchen
- Antonym(s): Überhören
- Related word(s): Hinhören, Vernehmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie lauschte aufmerksam den Worten des Redners.
- Wir lauschten der wunderschönen Melodie des Klaviers.
- Er lauschte dem Rauschen des Meeres und entspannte sich.