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hearing
A formal event, especially before a court or an authority, at which involved parties have the opportunity to present their arguments, evidence, or opinions on a specific case or topic.
Vor der endgültigen Entscheidung findet eine öffentliche Anhörung der Bürgerinitiative statt.
Before the final decision, a public hearing of the citizens' initiative will take place.
The noun 'die Anhörung' (hearing) is derived directly from the verb 'anhören' (to listen to / hear). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that describes the action of the verb.
Die Anhörung des Zeugen dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The hearing of the witness lasted several hours.
In formal and legal contexts, 'Anhörung' (hearing) is often used with certain verbs, for example 'eine Anhörung ansetzen' (to schedule a hearing), 'eine Anhörung durchführen' (to conduct a hearing), or 'zu einer Anhörung erscheinen' (to appear at a hearing).
Das Gericht hat eine weitere Anhörung für nächsten Monat angesetzt.
The court has scheduled another hearing for next month.
To name the place or authority of the hearing, the preposition 'vor' with the dative is usually used.
Er musste seine Pläne vor dem Bauausschuss in einer Anhörung verteidigen.
He had to defend his plans before the building committee in a hearing.
You can recognize this more general meaning when the context is not legal or administrative. It is simply about gathering the opinions of people such as employees or family members.
Eine kurze Anhörung der Teammitglieder zeigte, dass alle für den neuen Vorschlag waren.
A brief hearing of the team members showed that everyone was in favor of the new proposal.
interview
'Interview' and 'Anhörung' both have to do with someone saying something while others listen or ask questions. An 'Interview' is usually a conversation in which information is gathered for the media, research, or the public. An 'Anhörung' is often more formal, especially at an authority, in court, or in an official procedure. There, the point is that a person can present their position or arguments. The words can be confused because both can seem like an official conversation. But more naturally: use 'Interview' for media and personal information, and 'Anhörung' for formal cases and decisions.
Bei der Anhörung erklärte Herr Lange der Behörde seine Situation.
At the hearing, Mr. Lange explained his situation to the authority.
Vor der Reise gibt der Sportler ein Interview für den Radiosender.
Before the trip, the athlete gives an interview for the radio station.