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die Ohren aufstellen

to suddenly pay close attention

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Noun
Ohren Pl.
Verb
aufstellen
Topic
Körper und Gesundheit

In a sentence

Der Hund stellt die Ohren auf, sobald er das Wort „Gassi“ hört.

How it is used

Means to suddenly pay close attention. Neutral register. Use when overhearing gossip: 'Als sein Name fiel, stellte er die Ohren auf.' Also literal for animals. Common mistake: using it for general listening.

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