die Anhörung
Translation
hearing, consultation, audience
Examples
Die Anhörung findet morgen statt.
The hearing takes place tomorrow.
Er wurde zu einer Anhörung geladen.
He was summoned to a hearing.
Grammar Patterns
a hearing ((on sth.)) a hearing on sth. The hearing on this topic is public.
Similar Words
Vernehmung (interrogation), Befragung (questioning)
Etymology
From the verb 'anhören' (to listen to), with the suffix '-ung' to form a noun. 'an-' means 'towards'.
Memory Tips
Think of a formal 'hearing' in court where officials 'listen to' ('anhören') someone's testimony.