VERB
hören/ˈhøːʁən/to hear; to listen; to listen to
hören is a German verb that means to hear, to listen, or to listen to. It is pronounced /ˈhøːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hörte" and the past participle is "gehört".
Definitions
1.to perceive sounds with the ear; to hear(perceive sound)
a.to notice something by the sense of hearing
Ich kann die Musik bis ins Wohnzimmer hören.—I can hear the music all the way in the living room.
2.to actively listen or pay attention(pay attention)
a.to listen closely or pay attention to something
Kinder, ihr müsst jetzt gut hören!—Children, you have to listen carefully now!
3.to get news or communication from someone(hear from someone)
a.to receive news; to hear from someone
Ich habe lange nichts von ihr gehört.—I haven’t heard from her in a long time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | hören |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | höre |
| Present (du) | hörst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hört |
| Preterite (ich) | hörte |
| Participle II | gehört |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hörte |
| Imperative (singular) | hör |
| Imperative (plural) | hört |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hören" mean in English?
- "hören" means to hear, to listen, or to listen to. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hören"?
- "hören" is pronounced /ˈhøːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "hören"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "hören" is "gehört", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "hören"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "hören" becomes "hörte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "hören"?
- "hören" is a verb in German.
