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German Phrase

Ich höre ein komisches Geräusch.

/ɪç ˈhøːʁə aɪn ˈkɔmɪʃəs ɡəˈʁøːʃ/
Meaning"I hear a strange noise."
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Meaning

The sentence means “I hear a strange noise.” It is used to describe hearing an unusual or unsettling sound, often prompting curiosity or concern. The adjective “komisch” can mean funny, odd, or strange, but in this context it leans toward “odd/strange.”

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When to use

Use this phrase when you notice an unexpected sound in your environment—like a creaking floorboard, a mysterious thump, or a weird electronic buzz—and want to comment on it or ask someone else if they heard it too.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchhöreeinkomischesGeräusch

1

Subject‑Verb Agreement

In the present tense, the verb “hören” is conjugated as “höre” for the first‑person singular (ich).

2

Indefinite Article

“Ein” is the neuter indefinite article used here because “Geräusch” is a neuter noun.

3

Adjective Declension

With an indefinite article, the adjective takes the ending “‑es” (komisches) to match the neuter accusative case.

4

Noun Gender & Case

“Geräusch” is neuter; in the accusative case it stays “Geräusch,” and the article remains “ein.”

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich höre ein komisches Geräusch.

I hear a strange noise.

Woher kommt es? Vielleicht ist es nur das alte Rohr.

Where is it coming from? Maybe it’s just the old pipe.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich hör ein komisches Geräusch.

    The verb “hören” must be conjugated as “höre” in the first‑person singular present tense.

  • Ich höre ein komisches Geräusch.

    If you intend “funny” rather than “strange,” use “lustiges” instead; otherwise, “seltsames” is a clearer choice for “strange.”

↔Alternatives

  • Ich höre ein seltsames Geräusch.

    I hear a weird noise.

  • Ich vernehme ein merkwürdiges Geräusch.

    I perceive a peculiar sound.

  • Da ist ein komisches Geräusch, das ich höre.

    There’s a strange noise that I hear.

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Cultural Tip

In German, “komisch” can be ambiguous—while it often means “funny,” in the context of sounds it usually conveys “odd” or “strange.” If you want to avoid any possible confusion, “seltsam” or “merkwürdig” are safer choices for “strange.” Also, Germans tend to be precise about the source of a noise, so follow up with a question like “Woher kommt das?” to keep the conversation natural.