horchen
/ˈhɔʁçn̩/
verb
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- horcht
- past
- horchte
- perfect
- hat gehorcht
Meaning
-
to listen, to eavesdrop
Similar words
horchen is more general listening or eavesdropping; belauschen specifically means eavesdropping covertly.
Practice
1 What does horchen mean?
to listen, to eavesdrop
2 Fill the gap: Er ___ an der Tür.
Full sentence: Er horchte an der Tür. (He listened at the door.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches horchen?
horchen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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