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listened

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

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verb

Zuhören, horchen

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

Examples :

"Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music."

Bitte hören Sie aufmerksam zu, während ich erkläre. Ich höre gerne Musik.

communication language sound action

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verb

Horchte, lauschte

To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.

Examples :

"You should listen for the starting gun."

Du solltest auf den Startschuss achten.

sound communication signal action

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verb

Gehorchen, befolgen

To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

Examples :

"Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents."

Hör zu, der einzige Grund, warum ich dich angeschrien habe, war, weil ich verärgert war, okay? Gute Kinder gehorchen ihren Eltern.

communication language attitude action

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verb

Zuhören, horchen

To hear (something or someone), to pay attention to.

Examples :

"My brother listened carefully to the teacher's instructions before starting the project. "

Mein Bruder hörte den Anweisungen des Lehrers aufmerksam zu, bevor er mit dem Projekt begann.

sound language communication action sensation ability human