Zuhören
Example: Bitte hör mir genau zu, wenn ich spreche.
Definition
"Zuhören" means to actively pay attention to someone who is speaking, with the intention of understanding their message. It involves focusing on the speaker’s words and not just hearing them passively. For example, "Bitte hör mir genau zu" means please listen carefully to me.
Etymology
The German verb "zuhören" is a compound of "zu" meaning 'to' or 'toward' and "hören" meaning 'to hear.' It literally means 'to hear toward,' emphasizing the action of directing one's hearing attentively. Did you know? This compound highlights the difference between passive hearing and active listening.
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"Zuhören" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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