lauschten
Lauschen is a German verb meaning to listen attentively, often with the sense of listening for a particular sound or to eavesdrop. It conveys deliberate, focused listening and can carry a somewhat literary or evocative tone.
Conjugation and forms: Lauschen has the Präteritum (simple past) form lauschten, as in ich lauschte, du lauschtest,
Usage notes: Lauschen typically takes a dative object or phrases introduced by auf. Examples include dem Redner
Origins and nuance: Lauschen is a long-established German verb with Germanic roots. It contrasts with hören
- Die Zuhörer lauschten dem Sprecher.
- Sie lauschten gespannt den Worten der Forscher.