der Zuhörer
Translation
listener, audience member
Examples
Der Redner fesselte seine Zuhörer.
The speaker captivated his listeners.
Die Zuhörer klatschten begeistert.
The audience clapped enthusiastically.
Grammar Patterns
the listener (singular) / the listeners (plural) the listener Der Redner fesselte seine Zuhörer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Publikum (audience), der Hörer; Antonyms: der Redner (speaker)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'zuhören' (to listen to). 'zu-' (to, towards) + 'hören' (to hear) + '-er' (person suffix). A person who 'hears towards' something.
Memory Tips
A 'Zuhörer' is someone who is 'zu' (at/to) an event to 'hören' (hear).