listening
intermediateB1/ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/ · lis-ten-ing
The act of hearing attentively or actively paying attention to sound.
Meanings
The act of hearing attentively or actively paying attention to sound.
آواز کو دھیان سے سننے کا عمل۔
سننا
sunna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- active listening
- listening skills
- listening comprehension
Example Sentences
Listening to music can be a great way to relax.
میوزک سننا آرام کرنے کا اچھا طریقہ ہوسکتا ہے۔
Music sunna aaraam karne ka achha tareeqa ho sakta hai.
Effective listening is essential for good communication.
موثر سننا صحیح مواصلت کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Moasar sunna sahi mo'asalat ke liye zaroori hai.
She has excellent listening skills that help her understand her friends.
اس کے سننے کی مہارت اس کی دوستوں کو سمجھنے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔
Us ke sunne ki maharaat us ki dosto ko samajhne mein madad deti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of your ears as 'listening' devices that require attention to pick up sounds.
Imagine someone wearing headphones and fully focused on the music they are listening to.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کچھ سوچا کچھ سننا، ہم نے تم سے یہ کہا ہے
Kuch socha kuch sunna, hum ne tum se yeh kaha hai
We thought about a few things, and told you what we heard.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سننے والا ہمیشہ سیکھتا ہے۔
Sunne wala hamesha seekhta hai.
The one who listens always learns.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "listening (from 'listian')" — to hear attentively or actively
First known use: 10th century
The word 'listening' evolved from Old English 'listian', which referred to the act of hearing. Over time, it has come to emphasize the attentive aspect of hearing.