lauschen
Translation
to listen intently, to eavesdrop
Examples
Er lauschte an der Tür.
He eavesdropped at the door.
Wir lauschen der leisen Musik.
We are listening intently to the quiet music.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.dat)) to listen intently to (sb./sth.) Wir lauschen der leisen Musik.
((an+3)) to eavesdrop at (a place) Er lauschte an der Tür.
Similar Words
hören (to hear), zuhören (to listen to), horchen (to hearken)
Etymology
From Old High German 'hlosen' (to hear). Related to the English word 'listen'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone putting their ear ('Lauscher') to a door to listen secretly. The sound is like 'shhh... lausch'.