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
regularseparableintransitive
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"
- Definition: "The act of listening attentively to someone or something."
- Translation(s): to listen, to pay attention
- Synonym(s): lauschen, Hinhören
- Related word(s): anhören, aufmerksam
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich muss dir etwas Wichtiges sagen. Bitte höre mir zu.
- Er hörte aufmerksam dem Vortrag zu.
- Kinder, hört gut zu, was der Lehrer sagt.
2.) "To obey or follow advice/instructions"
- Definition: "To obey or follow someone's instructions or advice."
- Translation(s): to obey, to heed, to follow advice
- Synonym(s): folgen, Gehorchen
- Antonym(s): ignorieren
- Related word(s): befolgen, annehmen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du solltest auf deine Eltern zuhören.
- Er hörte nicht auf meinen Rat.
- Wenn du erfolgreich sein willst, musst du den Experten zuhören.
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