hear Definisjon på norsk

• 0 to understand sounds using your ears -- høre

  • Did you hear that noise? Hørte du den lyden?

  • My grandmother can’t hear very well. Bestemoren min hører ikke så godt.

• 1 to be told -- høre

  • I heard that he went to jail. Jeg hørte at han kom i fengsel.

  • Did you hear about Caryn’s new job? Har du hørt om den nye jobben til Caryn?

• 2 to listen to a performance, speech, etc. -- høre

  • I went to hear the Symphony play last night. Jeg gikk for å høre symfoniorkesteret spille i går kveld.

• 3 (of a judge or court) to listen to facts and make a legal judgment -- behandle

  • The Supreme Court will hear the case. Høyesterett vil behandle saken.

• 4 to (be able to) receive (sounds) by ear -- høre

  • I didn’t hear you come in.

  • Speak louder – I can’t hear you

  • I don’t hear very well

• 5 to listen to for some purpose -- høre på, lytte til

  • Part of a manager’s job is to hear workers’ complaints.

  • A judge hears court cases