German Word · Beginner
gehorchen
to listen to reason, hearken
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈhɔʁçən/
Meaning
to listen to reason, hearken
Example
Sie gehorchten ihren Eltern nicht.
They didn't obey their parents.
Practice tips
- Practice gehorchen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for beginner-level learners.