hellhörig

This is the 14239th most frequent German word.


hellhörig

"Hellhörig" means sensitive to noise or quick to pick up on subtle sounds or information.


Here, 'hellhörig' means becoming suddenly attentive or alert due to something catching one's interest or suspicion.

Ich wurde hellhörig, als ich ihren Namen hörte.

I became attentive when I heard her name.


In this context, 'hellhörig' refers to a place where sound easily passes through from room to room, indicating poor soundproofing.

Das Apartment ist zwar schön, aber leider sehr hellhörig.

The apartment is nice, but unfortunately very sound-permeable.


Here, 'hellhörig' means becoming suspicious or particularly attentive to a certain detail or situation.

Die Polizei wurde hellhörig, als die widersprüchlichen Aussagen bekannt wurden.

The police became suspicious when the contradictory statements became known.