zu|hören
Translation
to listen, to listen to, to pay attention
Examples
Hör mir bitte gut zu.
Please listen to me carefully.
Er hört der Lehrerin aufmerksam zu.
He is listening attentively to the teacher.
Kannst du mir mal zuhören?
Can you listen to me for a moment?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to listen to sb. Please listen to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lauschen, hinhören; Antonyms: weghören, überhören
Etymology
From 'zu-' (towards) + 'hören' (to hear). It implies directing one's hearing towards something.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'zu-' indicates direction. You are turning your hearing 'to' or 'towards' the speaker.