Meaning
To listen very carefully and intently to something.
Cultural Background
Germans value directness and focus. This phrase is a polite way to ask for that focus. Similar usage, often used in a slightly more relaxed, conversational tone.
Body parts
Remember that German uses the article 'die' for body parts instead of 'my'.
Meaning
To listen very carefully and intently to something.
Body parts
Remember that German uses the article 'die' for body parts instead of 'my'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Wenn du etwas Wichtiges hören willst, musst du die Ohren ____.
The idiom is 'die Ohren spitzen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWenn du etwas Wichtiges hören willst, musst du die Ohren ____.
The idiom is 'die Ohren spitzen'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it is usually literal for animals and figurative for humans.
Related Phrases
Ganz Ohr sein
synonymTo be all ears
Aufhorchen
similarTo start listening
