Hinhören Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hinhören" is used as verb with the meaning of "listen carefully", "pay attention" or "listen closely".

Essential properties of "hinhören"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: hinhören
Simple past: hörte hin
Participle: hingehört

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "hinhören" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To listen attentively"

Definition: "To listen attentively or with concentration."
Translation(s): listen carefully, pay attention, listen closely
Synonym(s): lauschen, zuhören
Antonym(s): überhören, ignorieren
Related word(s): hören, horchen

📝 Some usage examples:

Man muss genau hinhören, um alle Details zu verstehen.One must listen carefully to understand all the details.
Wenn du hinhörst, kannst du die Vögel singen hören.If you listen carefully, you can hear the birds singing.
Er hört immer hin, wenn jemand seinen Namen sagt.He always listens carefully when someone says his name.

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