How do you say "Sounds" in German?

"Sounds" in German is "Hört sich". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘Sounds’ in German

Q: What does "Hört sich" mean in English?

"Hört sich" means "Sounds" in English. Usage tip: This comes from the separable verb [sich anhören]. In a full sentence it splits: [Das hört sich schön an], with [an] pushed to the end.

Hört sich

hurt zikh

[hurt zikh]

💬 Usage Tip: This comes from the separable verb [sich anhören]. In a full sentence it splits: [Das hört sich schön an], with [an] pushed to the end.

Phrase Breakdown

Hört

[hurt]

sounds

From 'hören'; in the phrase 'hört sich ... an' it means 'sounds.'

Example

Hört sich gut an.

Sounds good.

sich

[zikh]

itself

A reflexive pronoun used in expressions like 'sich anhören' to form 'sounds.'

Example

Hört sich interessant an.

It sounds interesting.

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