How do you say "I hear" in German?

"I hear" in German is "Ich höre". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Ich höre" mean in English?

"Ich höre" means "I hear" in English. Usage tip: 'Höre' comes from 'hören' = to hear. Watch the umlaut: ö changes the sound.

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How to Say ‘I hear’ in German

Ich höre

ikh HUH-ruh

[ikh HUH-ruh]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Höre' comes from 'hören' = to hear. Watch the umlaut: ö changes the sound.

🇩🇪 In Germany: If pronunciation feels tricky, don't worry; Germans are used to accents, especially in hotels.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

First-person singular pronoun used for yourself.

Example

Ich höre viel Lärm.

I hear a lot of noise.

höre

[HUH-ruh]

hear

From the verb 'hören', meaning to hear or listen.

Example

Ich höre viel Lärm.

I hear a lot of noise.

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