listened
beginnerA1/ˈlɪs.ənd/ · lis-tened
Past tense of listen; to have given attention to sound.
Meanings
Past tense of listen; to have given attention to sound.
آواز کو توجہ دینے کا ماضی کا صیغہ۔
سنا
suna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- listened carefully
- listened attentively
- have listened
Example Sentences
I listened to the music all night.
میں نے ساری رات موسیقی سنی۔
Main ne saari raat moseeqi suna.
She listened to the advice given by her friend.
اس نے اپنے دوست کی دی گئی نصیحت سنی۔
Us ne apne dost ki di gayi naseehat suna.
They listened carefully to the instructions.
انہوں نے ہدایات کو غور سے سنا۔
Unhon ne hidaayat ko ghor se suna.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'listening' as actively attending to the sounds around you.
Imagine someone wearing headphones, fully immersed in music.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میں سن رہا ہوں تیری باتیں، تیری خاموشی میں بھی صدائیں ہیں
Main sun raha hoon teri baatein, teri khamoshi mein bhi sadaain hain
I am listening to your words, there are echoes even in your silence.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سنا ہوا کبھی بھولتا نہیں
Suna hua kabhi bhoolta nahi
What is heard is never forgotten.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hlysnan" — to listen
First known use: before 12th century
The word evolved from Old English 'hlysnan' which means to hear or listen. It has been in continuous use in the English language encompassing the auditory reception of sounds.