Listen to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɪsən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LIS-uhn tu / LIS-uhn tuh / LIS-uhn ti
lˈɪsən/ /tˈuː
lih-SUHN TOO
Definition
To give attention to sound or to someone speaking, music, information, or advice.
Usage & Nuances
Always use 'listen to' for focusing on sounds, people, or media (e.g., 'listen to music', 'listen to your teacher'). Do not confuse with 'hear' (accidentally detect a sound). Can be literal or mean paying attention to advice.
Spanish: escuchar aPortuguese (BR): ouvirPortuguese (PT): ouvirChinese (Simplified): 听Chinese (Traditional): 聽Hindi: सुननाArabic: يستمع إلىBengali: শোনা (মনোযোগ দিয়ে) - শুনা (পরামর্শ নেওয়া)Russian: слушатьJapanese: 耳を傾ける - 聞くVietnamese: lắng ngheKorean: 귀 기울이다 - 듣다Turkish: dinlemekUrdu: غور سے سنناIndonesian: mendengarkan
Example Sentences
I listen to music every day.
basic
Please listen to your teacher carefully.
basic
Children should listen to their parents.
basic
Did you listen to the podcast I recommended?
natural
You should really listen to his advice — he knows what he's talking about.
natural
Sometimes all you need is someone who will listen to you.
natural