an|hören
Translation
to listen to, to sound, to hear sb out, to consult
Examples
Ich höre mir gerne Musik an.
I like to listen to music.
Das hört sich gut an.
That sounds good.
Der Richter muss den Zeugen anhören.
The judge must hear the witness.
Grammar Patterns
sich (Dat) sth. (Akk) anhören to listen to sth. I'm listening to the new CD.
sich anhören wie sth. to sound like sth. That sounds like a fairy tale.
sb. (Akk) anhören to hear sb. out The committee will hear the expert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zuhören, lauschen; Antonyms: ignorieren, überhören
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (at, towards) and 'hören' (to hear). It implies directing your hearing 'at' something.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting your ear 'an' (on/at) the source of the sound to listen carefully. Used for music, stories, or opinions.