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Kopfhörer

headphones

noun KOPF-hoe-rer Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

earphones

Usage Note

Kopfhörer combines Kopf (head) and Hörer (listener), and even the singular usually means a single set of headphones. In-ear ones are often Ohrhörer. The plural is unchanged.

Examples

"Ich höre Musik immer mit Kopfhörer."

Natural Translation

I always listen to music with headphones.

Literal Translation

I hear music always with headphones.

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