A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Ein offenes Ohr haben.

To be a good listener.

意味

To be willing to listen to someone's problems or concerns sympathetically.

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文化的背景

In German corporate culture, 'ein offenes Ohr' is a key part of 'Feedbackkultur'. It is expected that even high-level managers are approachable. Austrians might use this phrase in a slightly more formal, polite way, often combined with 'gnädige Frau' or similar titles in traditional settings. In Swiss German, the concept remains the same, though the dialectal pronunciation of 'Ohr' (Ohrli/Ohr) might change the sound, the sentiment of 'offen' is universal. This idiom reflects the Western value of individual emotional support and the importance of 'talking things out' (aussprechen).

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Use it to be polite

It's a very safe and kind way to end a conversation with someone who is struggling.

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Don't pluralize

Remember: one ear is enough for this idiom! 'Offene Ohren' sounds like you're a spy.

意味

To be willing to listen to someone's problems or concerns sympathetically.

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Use it to be polite

It's a very safe and kind way to end a conversation with someone who is struggling.

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Don't pluralize

Remember: one ear is enough for this idiom! 'Offene Ohren' sounds like you're a spy.

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Combine with 'immer'

Adding 'immer' (always) makes the offer of support sound much more sincere and permanent.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

Mein bester Freund hat immer ein _________ _________ für mich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: offenes Ohr

The noun 'Ohr' is neuter and in the accusative case, so the adjective 'offen' needs the '-es' ending.

Which preposition is used with this idiom?

Ich habe ein offenes Ohr ___ meine Schwester.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: für

The idiom 'ein offenes Ohr haben' always takes the preposition 'für'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.

A: Kann ich mit dir reden? B: Klar, ich ____ ein _______ ___ für dich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: habe / offenes Ohr

The verb is 'haben' and the noun is singular 'Ohr'.

Match the situation to the correct phrase.

Your boss says they are willing to hear your feedback.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Er hat ein offenes Ohr.

'Ein offenes Ohr haben' describes a general willingness to listen to feedback.

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4 問題
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Mein bester Freund hat immer ein _________ _________ für mich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: offenes Ohr

The noun 'Ohr' is neuter and in the accusative case, so the adjective 'offen' needs the '-es' ending.

Which preposition is used with this idiom? Choose A1

Ich habe ein offenes Ohr ___ meine Schwester.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: für

The idiom 'ein offenes Ohr haben' always takes the preposition 'für'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kann ich mit dir reden? B: Klar, ich ____ ein _______ ___ für dich.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: habe / offenes Ohr

The verb is 'haben' and the noun is singular 'Ohr'.

Match the situation to the correct phrase. situation_matching B1

Your boss says they are willing to hear your feedback.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Er hat ein offenes Ohr.

'Ein offenes Ohr haben' describes a general willingness to listen to feedback.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Grammatically yes, but idiomatically no. It sounds like a joke or a literal statement about your anatomy.

It's neutral. You can use it with your best friend or your boss.

'Zuhören' is the action of listening. 'Ein offenes Ohr haben' is the willingness or trait of being a listener.

Not necessarily. It primarily means you will listen. Advice is a separate step.

関連フレーズ

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Ganz Ohr sein

similar

To be all ears / listening intently right now.

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Jemandem Gehör schenken

formal

To grant someone a hearing.

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Auf taube Ohren stoßen

contrast

To fall on deaf ears.

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Ein offenes Buch sein

builds on

To be an open book.

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Sich etwas hinter die Ohren schreiben

specialized form

To make a mental note of something.

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