to listen

The German word 'zuhören' is a verb that means 'to listen'. It is used in the same way as the English verb 'to listen'. For example, you might say 'Ich höre zu' (I am listening) or 'Bitte hören Sie zu' (Please listen). The word 'zuhören' is a separable verb, which means that the prefix 'zu' can be separated from the rest of the verb in certain situations. For example, in the present tense, the verb is conjugated as follows: 'Ich höre zu', 'Du hörst zu', 'Er/Sie/Es hört zu', 'Wir hören zu', 'Ihr hört zu', 'Sie hören zu'. However, in the past tense, the prefix 'zu' is not separated from the rest of the verb. For example, 'Ich habe zugehört' (I listened).

Example sentences using: zuhören

Es ist wichtig, im Unterricht zuzuhören.

It is important to listen in class.

This sentence uses 'zuhören' in the context of paying attention in an academic setting. The word 'zuhören' is used following the comma, demonstrating that 'zuhören' can be used in the middle of phrases or sentences.

Ich kann nicht richtig zuhören, wenn ich müde bin.

I can't listen properly when I am tired.

This sentence uses 'zuhören' to express the ability or inability to listen. It demonstrates a common use of 'zuhören' in daily communication, expressing the difficulty to concentrate or pay attention when being tired.

Sie sollte mehr zuhören und weniger sprechen.

She should listen more and talk less.

This sentence uses 'zuhören' to communicate advise about active listening. It shows that 'zuhören' is often used when giving constructive criticism or advice about communication skills.