Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To listen quietly and attentively, often for a faint or private sound.
Natural examples
Sie lauschte dem Regen am offenen Fenster.
She listened to the rain by the open window.
Die Kinder lauschten gespannt der Geschichte.
The children listened eagerly to the story.
Er lauschte an der Tür, bevor er den Raum betrat.
He listened at the door before entering the room.
Usage note
Intransitive, often with dative or auf plus accusative. The participle is gelauscht.
Mini-lesson: lauschen
To listen quietly and attentively, often for a faint or private sound. Intransitive, often with dative or auf plus accusative. The participle is gelauscht.
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