German Phrase
Hör dir die Notfallmeldungen an.
Meaning
This is an informal command telling someone to listen to the emergency alerts. It implies that the alerts contain important safety information that the listener should be aware of.
When to use
Use it when you want to ask a friend, family member, or colleague to check the latest emergency broadcast – for example during a safety drill, after a weather warning, or when a public alert system has been activated.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HördirdieNotfallmeldungenan
Imperative (Hör)
‘Hör’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘hören’ (to listen).
Reflexive dative (dir)
‘dir’ is the dative reflexive pronoun used with certain verbs, here indicating that the listening is for your benefit.
Separable prefix verb (anhören)
‘anhören’ is a separable verb; in the imperative the prefix ‘an’ moves to the end of the clause.
Accusative plural (die Notfallmeldungen)
‘die Notfallmeldungen’ is a plural noun in the accusative case, the direct object of the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Hör dir die Notfallmeldungen an, bevor du das Haus verlässt.
Listen to the emergency alerts before you leave the house.
Okay, ich schaue gleich nach.
Okay, I’ll check right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Hören Sie dir die Notfallmeldungen an.
Mixes formal ‘Sie’ with the informal reflexive ‘dir’; use either ‘Hören Sie sich…’ or ‘Hör dir…’.
Hör dir die Notfallmeldung an.
Singular ‘Notfallmeldung’ would refer to one specific alert; the phrase usually refers to multiple alerts.
Hör dir anhören die Notfallmeldungen.
In the imperative the prefix must be separated; ‘Hör dir anhören’ is ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Hör dir die Warnmeldungen an.
Listen to the warning messages.
Bitte hör dir die Notfallmeldungen an.
Please listen to the emergency alerts.
Hören Sie sich die Notfallmeldungen an.
Listen to the emergency alerts. (formal)
Cultural Tip
‘dir’ makes the sentence informal. In a formal setting (e.g., speaking to a stranger or a superior) you would use the polite form: ‘Hören Sie sich die Notfallmeldungen an.’ Also, German emergency systems often broadcast via radio, TV, or mobile apps, so the phrase is commonly heard in public safety announcements.