sich aufs Ohr hauen / legen
to go to bed/sleep
Türkçe: yatmak
In a sentence
Nach der langen Schicht haut sich der Krankenpfleger sofort aufs Ohr.
How it is used
Means to go to bed/sleep. Colloquial register. Use among friends: 'Ich bin müde, ich haue mich aufs Ohr.' Common mistake: learners use it in formal contexts; keep for relaxed settings.
Other verbs that go with Ohr
This is the choice the collocation turns on.
- jdm. ins Ohr flüsternto whisper in someone's ear
- ein offenes Ohr habento be willing to listen to problems
- jdm. sein Ohr leihento listen attentively and respectfully
- jdn. übers Ohr hauento swindle or cheat someone
- ganz Ohr seinto be completely attentive
- ins Ohr geheninformation is heard but ignored
Other collocations built on legen
- zu den Akten legento file away
- einen Akzent legen auf+Akk.to place emphasis on
- einen Brand legento deliberately set a fire, often with criminal intent (arson)
- ein Ei legento lay an egg
- jdm. ein Ei legento play a trick on someone
- etw. auf Eis legento postpone or shelve a plan temporarily
- Feuer legento set fire
- Hand an etw. legento start working on or tamper with something
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