lauschen

lauschen (v.)

Definition: to eavesdrop, to listen intently

Pronunciation: listen

Example: Er lauscht an der Tür – He is eavesdropping at the door.

Similar: der Lauscher/die Lauscherin - eavesdropper; also -> der Lauscher - ear (coll., used more for animals)
Expressions: Sperr deine Lausher auf - Listen up, listen carefully.
Der Lauscher an der Wand, hört seine eigene Schand - The eavesdropper doesn't hear good things about himself/herself.