der Zuhörer, –
listeners · listener
Eine Person, die aufmerksam hört, was jemand anderes sagt oder vorträgt.
The German word "Zuhörer" is a noun that means "listener" or "audience member". It is made from the verb "hören" which means "to hear" and the prefix "zu-" indicating directed activity. A "Zuhörer" is someone who listens attentively, typically in the context of a speech, lecture, performance, or broadcast.
Near-synonymous German words include "Hörer" (hearer, listener, often also used for radio listeners), and "Publikum" (public, audience).
The term "Zuhörer" is specifically focused on the act of listening and emphasizes the role of the individual within an audience, while "Publikum" refers more generally to the whole group of people attending or watching an event. "Hörer" can be more generic and isn't necessarily constrained to an event context.
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Examples
Einige Zuhörer klatschen nach der Präsentation.noun
Some listeners applaud after the presentation.
Viele Zuhörer warten gespannt auf den Beginn des Konzerts.noun
Many listeners are eagerly awaiting the start of the concert.
Viele Zuhörer warten auf den Beginn des Konzerts.noun
Many listeners are waiting for the start of the concert.
Die Zuhörer applaudieren begeistert.noun
The listeners applaud enthusiastically.
Kein Zuhörer verstand die komplizierte Erklärung sofort.noun
No listener understood the complicated explanation immediately.
Der Zuhörer machte sich während der Rede viele Notizen.noun
The listener took many notes during the speech.
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