hellhörig

German (Berlin)

[hɛlˈhøːʀɪç], [hɛlˈhøːʀɪk]

adj
Definitions
  • (of walls, apartments, etc.) poorly soundproofed, having thin walls
  • (mainly in certain idioms, see derived terms) alert
  • (dated) having a keen ear, clairaudient

Etymology

Affix from German hell (bright, light, clear) + German hören (hear, listen, obey, listen to).

Origin

German (Berlin)

hören

Gloss

hear, listen, obey, listen to

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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