Hear of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhiɹ/ /ˈəv

HEER-uhv

UK

hˈiə/ /ˈɒv

HEE-uh-ov

Definition

To know about something or someone because you have heard their name or some information, but not necessarily much detail.

Usage & Nuances

Used in informal and neutral contexts, 'hear of' means to be aware of something's existence. Common mistake: don't confuse with 'hear from' (receiving communication from someone). Often used with people, places, or things ('Have you ever heard of sushi?').

• Spanish: oír hablar de - saber de
• Portuguese (BR): ouvir falar de - saber de
• Portuguese (PT): ouvir falar de - saber de
• Chinese (Simplified): 听说
• Chinese (Traditional): 聽說
• Hindi: के बारे में सुनना
• Arabic: سمع عن
• Bengali: শোনা আছে - শোনা গেছে
• Russian: слышать о - знать о (по слухам)
• Japanese: 聞いたことがある
• Vietnamese: nghe nói về - biết đến
• Korean: 들어보다 - 들어본 적 있다
• Turkish: duymak (varlığını bilmek anlamında)
• Urdu: کے بارے میں سنا ہے
• Indonesian: pernah dengar tentang - pernah mendengar

Example Sentences

Have you heard of this book?

basic

I have never heard of that city.

basic

Have you ever heard of Jane?

basic

"Oh, you work at KopaTech? I've heard of them, they're growing fast."

natural

"Of course, everyone has heard of the Beatles."

natural

"I've heard of that movie, but I haven't seen it yet."

natural