das Gehör
Translation
hearing, sense of hearing
Examples
Sein Gehör ist nicht mehr so gut.
His hearing isn't so good anymore.
Er fand bei seinem Chef Gehör.
He got his boss to listen to him.
Grammar Patterns
ein gutes/schlechtes Gehör haben to have good/bad hearing My grandpa has bad hearing.
bei ((sb.dat)) Gehör finden to be heard by (sb.) / find an audience with (sb.) His ideas found an audience with the public.
Similar Words
Hörvermögen (hearing ability), Hörsinn (sense of hearing)
Etymology
From the verb 'hören' (to hear). The prefix 'Ge-' often nominalizes verbs, turning the action into a concept.
Memory Tips
Directly related to 'hören' (to hear). Think of it as the noun for the ability 'to hear'.