Hörverständnis

listening comprehension

noun HOER-fer-shtend-nis Rare

Usage Note

Hörverständnis is the standard term for listening comprehension in language learning (Hörverständnisübung = listening comprehension exercise) and is tested in school exams at all levels.

Examples

"Beim Hörverständnis hatte sie noch einige Schwierigkeiten."

Natural Translation

She still had some difficulties with listening comprehension.

Literal Translation

With listening-comprehension she still had some difficulties.

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