No. 1,470 in Swedish
hördes
"Hördes" means "was heard" in English.
In a sentence
Rop hördes på avstånd.
Cries were heard in the distance.
In this sentence, 'hördes' is used in the passive form to indicate that the cries could be perceived or heard by unspecified listeners.
Han hördes sjunga en visa.
He was heard singing a song.
Here, 'hördes' indicates that someone perceived or heard him singing. It conveys an action performed by the subject that is detected by the listener.
Musiken hördes genom väggarna.
The music was heard through the walls.
This usage of 'hördes' implies the occurrence of music being audible through physical barriers, suggesting notable sound levels or transmission.
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