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Die Ohren spitzen
To prick up one's ears; to listen intently or carefully
In German
Die Ohren spitzen
Dee Oh-ren spit-sen
Literal Translation
Literal Translationto prick up the ears
Meaning
MeaningTo prick up one's ears; to listen intently or carefully.
Equivalent:"To prick up one's ears"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Als er seinen Namen hörte, spitzte er die Ohren.
When he heard his name, he pricked up his ears.
- 2
Spitz mal die Ohren, ich glaube, ich höre etwas.
Prick up your ears, I think I hear something.
FAQ
How do you say "To prick up one's ears; to listen intently or carefully" in German?
"To prick up one's ears; to listen intently or carefully" in German is "Die Ohren spitzen" (Dee Oh-ren spit-sen). Example: Als er seinen Namen hörte, spitzte er die Ohren..
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