listen
beginnerA2/ˈlɪs.ən/ · lis-ten
To give attention to sound; to hear something with thoughtful consideration.
Meanings
To give attention to sound; to hear something with thoughtful consideration.
صوت پر توجہ دینا؛ کسی چیز کو غور سے سننا۔
سننا
sunna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- listen carefully
- listen to music
- listen attentively
Example Sentences
Please listen to the instructions carefully.
براہ کرم ہدایات کو غور سے سنیں۔
Barah-e-karam hadaayat ko ghor se sunein.
I love to listen to classical music.
مجھے کلاسیکی موسیقی سننا پسند ہے۔
Mujhe classical moseeqi sunna pasand hai.
Did you listen to what I said?
کیا تم نے جو میں نے کہا، سنا؟
Kya tum ne jo maine kaha, suna?
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'listen' as giving your ears a workout.
Imagine a person sitting quietly, paying close attention to soothing music.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سنا ہے کہ لوگ اسے آنکھ بھر کے دیکھتے ہیں، پر اصل بات یہ ہے کہ سننا چاہیے۔
Suna hai ke log ise aankh bhar ke dekhte hain, bir asal baat yeh hai ke sunna chahiye.
It is heard that people look at it with admiration, but the real matter is that it should be listened to.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سننے والے کو ہمیشہ فائدہ ہوتا ہے۔
Sunne wale ko hamesha faida hota hai.
Those who listen always benefit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hlysnan" — to hear
First known use: 14th century
The word 'listen' has been used since the 14th century, evolving from the Old English 'hlysnan', which means 'to hear attentively'.