hören
hear
The German word 'hören' is the equivalent of the English verb 'to hear'. It is used in the same contexts as its English counterpart, to express the act of perceiving sound with the ear. For example, 'Ich höre Musik' translates to 'I hear music' in English.
Example sentences using: hören
Ich kann dich nicht hören
I cannot hear you
Used when indicating an inability to hear what someone else is saying, typically due to background noise or a poor phone connection.
Kannst du die Musik hören?
Can you hear the music?
Used when asking if someone else can hear the same music that you can hear, typically when you want to share your experience or confirm if the music is loud enough.
Wir hören auf dich
We are listening to you
Can be used to reassure the person you are speaking to that you are giving them your attention and that their words are being considered.