How to Say ‘What noises do you hear?’ in German
Welche Geräusche hören Sie?
VEL-khe geh-ROY-sheh HUR-en zee
[VEL-khe geh-ROY-sheh HUR-en zee]
💬 Usage Tip: A literal translation is Which noises do you hear? but in natural English it means What noises do you hear?
🇩🇪 In Germany: Being specific helps in Germany—music, doors, traffic, guests, plumbing, all are useful details.
Phrase Breakdown
Welche Geräusche
VEL-khe geh-ROY-sheh
Which noises
Used to ask about the kinds of sounds someone perceives.
Welche Geräusche hören Sie draußen?
Which noises do you hear outside?
Words in this phrase
Welche
[VEL-khe]
which
A question word used to ask for specific information.
Welche Geräusche stören Sie am meisten?
Which noises bother you the most?
Geräusche
[geh-ROY-sheh]
noises
Sounds that are noticeable, often unwanted or disturbing in a hotel context.
Welche Geräusche gibt es heute Nacht?
What noises are there tonight?
Hören Sie?
HUR-en zee
Do you hear?
Polite question form with formal 'Sie'.
Hören Sie das auch?
Do you hear that too?
Words in this phrase
hören
[HUR-en]
hear
A verb meaning to perceive sound.
Welche Geräusche hören Sie jetzt?
What noises do you hear now?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal 'you,' used politely with guests or staff.
Welche Geräusche hören Sie in Ihrem Zimmer?
What noises do you hear in your room?
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