Meanings
to listen attentively; to give heed.
توجہ سے سننا؛ خیال رکھنا۔
سُننا
sunna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- hearken to advice
- hearken back to tradition
- hearken with care
Example Sentences
You must hearken to the wisdom of the elders.
تمہیں بزرگوں کی دانش پر توجہ دینی چاہیے۔
Tumhein buzurgon ki danish par tawajju deni chahiye.
The dog seemed to hearken to the commands of its owner.
کتّا اپنے مالک کے احکامات پر توجہ دیتا ہوا معلوم ہوا۔
Kutta apne maliq ke ahkamaat par tawajju deta hua maloom hua.
In times of trouble, we must hearken to good counsel.
مشکل حالات میں ہمیں اچھے مشورے پر توجہ دینی چاہیے۔
Mushkil halaat mein humein achay mashware par tawajju deni chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'hearken' as a call to 'hear' thoughtfully.
Imagine an ancient gathering where people are listening intently to a storyteller.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سُننے کا شوق ہم کو ہے، ہرن کی طرح،| سمندر کی گہرائی میں، سکوت ہے یار!
Sunne ka shauq hum ko hai, haran ki tarah, | Samundar ki gehraai mein, sakoot hai yaar!
We have a passion for listening, like the deer, | In the depth of the sea, there is silence, dear!
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو سنے وہ سمجھے
Jo sune woh samjhe
He who listens understands.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "heorcnan" — to hear, listen
First known use: before the 12th century
The term has evolved from Old English, maintaining its fundamental meaning related to listening or paying attention.