lauschen
/ˈlaʊ̯ʃn̩/
verb
B1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (3rd sg.)
- lauscht
- past
- lauschte
- perfect
- hat gelauscht
Meaning
-
to listen closely, to eavesdrop
More attentive/secretive than hören or zuhören — often implies listening in on something not meant to be overheard.
Similar words
Practice
1 What does lauschen mean?
to listen closely, to eavesdrop
2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ an der Tür.
Full sentence: Sie lauschte an der Tür. (She listened at the door.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches lauschen?
lauschen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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