Meaning
to listen attentively, focusing on understanding the spoken words rather than just hearing them
Primary Function
Listening and understanding spoken language
Communicative Purpose
Shows the listener’s attention and comprehension of what is being said
Pattern
zuhören
Core Structure
zuhören
Função primária
Listening and understanding spoken language
Propósito comunicativo
Shows the listener’s attention and comprehension of what is being said
Situações de gatilho
During conversations to emphasize importance; in meetings to demonstrate participation; while listening to lectures or explanations
Contextos
Personal conversations, business meetings, learning environments
Padrão
zuhören
Estrutura central
zuhören
Slots de substituição
Context of listening (e.g., who is listening, in which situation)
Colocados típicos
- aufmerksam zuhören
- gut zuhören
- wirklich zuhören
Substituições comuns
- hören (bedeutet passives Wahrnehmen
- nicht aktives Zuhören)
Erros comuns
Verwechslung mit 'hören' (passiv) statt 'zuhören' (aktiv); Verwendung ohne Dativobjekt, z. B. 'Ich höre dir nicht' statt 'Ich höre dir nicht zu'
Similar / contraste
hören (passiv), verstehen (Ergebnis des Zuhörens), anhören (oft mit Dauer oder Pflicht)
Interferências
Portuguese 'ouvir' looks similar but 'zuhören' emphasizes active, focused listening
Família do chunk
- zuhören
- zuhörend
- zuhören können
- zuhören wollen
Nuance
Implies active, focused listening as opposed to passive hearing
Efeito pragmático
Signals respect and engagement in conversation
Dica de memória
active listening
Nota
Dieses Verb wird häufig in Aufforderungen und Bitten verwendet, um die Aufmerksamkeit des Gegenübers zu erlangen.
Upgrade path
sich aufmerksam anhören
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