Zuhören Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zuhören" is used as verb with the meaning of "to listen", "to pay attention" or "to obey".

Essential properties of "zuhören"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zuhören
  • Simple past: hörte zu
  • Participle: zugehört

See full conjugation of zuhören

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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 "zuhören" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To listen attentively"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss dir etwas Wichtiges sagen. Bitte höre mir zu.I have something important to tell you. Please listen to me.
  2. Er hörte aufmerksam dem Vortrag zu.He listened attentively to the lecture.
  3. Kinder, hört gut zu, was der Lehrer sagt.Children, listen carefully to what the teacher says.

2.) "To obey or follow advice/instructions"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du solltest auf deine Eltern zuhören.You should listen to your parents.
  2. Er hörte nicht auf meinen Rat.He didn't listen to my advice.
  3. Wenn du erfolgreich sein willst, musst du den Experten zuhören.If you want to be successful, you must listen to the experts.
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