This is the 1816th most frequent German word.
ohr
Ear
The word 'Ohren' (ears) is used in a metaphorical sense to describe attentiveness to sounds.
Er spitzte die Ohren, um das leise Geräusch besser zu hören.
He perked up his ears to better hear the faint noise.
The word 'Ohr' (ear) is used to denote talent or sensitivity in understanding auditory phenomena.
Sie hatte ein geschicktes Ohr für Musik und konnte harmonische Melodien schnell erkennen.
She had a skillful ear for music and could quickly recognize harmonious melodies.
The word 'Ohr' (ear) is used in its literal anatomical sense to describe the organ.