hearing again
das Wiederhören
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goodbye / talk to you again
A parting phrase used on the phone or in another form of audio communication; it expresses the wish to speak to each other again.
Vielen Dank für Ihren Anruf und auf Wiederhören!
Thank you very much for your call, and goodbye!
hearing again
Hearing a voice, piece of music, or another acoustic performance again.
Das Wiederhören mit ihrer alten Lieblingsband hat sie sehr gefreut.
She was delighted to hear her old favorite band again.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Wiederhörens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wiederhören | – |
| accusative | das Wiederhören | – |
| dative | dem Wiederhören | – |
| genitive | des Wiederhörens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wiederhören' (hearing again) is made up of 'wieder' (again) and 'hören' (to hear). The compound indicates that something is perceived acoustically again or that people want to speak to each other again.
Nach dem Gespräch sagte sie freundlich: „Auf Wiederhören!“
After the conversation, she said politely, 'Auf Wiederhören!' (Goodbye / talk to you again!)
In the parting phrase 'auf Wiederhören' (goodbye / talk to you again), the word is used without an article. It is used especially when saying goodbye on the phone or in another form of communication without face-to-face contact.
Ich muss jetzt weiterarbeiten, auf Wiederhören!
I have to get back to work now. Auf Wiederhören! (Goodbye!)
For a renewed acoustic experience, 'Wiederhören' (hearing again) is often used with 'mit' (with) and the person or group whose voice or music one hears again.
Das Wiederhören mit dem Chor aus ihrer Schulzeit war für sie ein besonderer Moment.
Hearing the choir from her school days again was a special moment for her.
