English–German

“listen closely” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaʊ̯ʃn̩/

Example

Wir lauschen dem Konzert.

We are listening closely to the concert.

Illustration for lauschen (listen closely)

How to say “listen closely” in German

“Listen closely” in German is lauschen.

An ear turns toward a faint voice or distant sound while the listener stays still and gives it full attention.

Full entry for lauschen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lauschen

Ich lausche dem Gespräch, um Details zu verstehen.

I listen closely to the conversation to understand the details.

Tips for using lauschen

  • Lauschen normally takes the dative, so 'jemandem' or 'einem Konzert lauschen' is grammatical rather than an accusative object.

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