der Hörer
Translation
listener, receiver, handset, auditor
Examples
Der Radiosender hat viele Hörer.
The radio station has many listeners.
Er legte den Hörer auf.
He hung up the receiver.
Der Professor sprach zu seinen Hörern.
The professor spoke to his auditors.
Grammar Patterns
der Hörer (nominative) the listener (as subject) Der Hörer ist aufmerksam.
den Hörer (accusative) the receiver (as direct object) He picks up the receiver.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zuhörer (listener), Rezipient (recipient); Antonyms: Sprecher (speaker)
Etymology
From the verb 'hören' (to hear) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'the hearer' or 'the hearing thing'.
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word 'hear'. A 'Hörer' is someone who 'hears' or the device you use for 'hearing' on a phone.