German Expression · Intermediate
offenes Ohr
sympathetic ear
Pronunciation: /ˈɔfn̩əs oːr/
Meaning
sympathetic ear
Example
Er schenkte ihr ein offenes Ohr.
He lent a sympathetic ear to her.
Practice tips
- Practice offenes Ohr 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.