Hear Meaning in English
word
/ˈhiɹ/
HEER
/hˈiə/
HEE-uh
Definición
To perceive sounds with your ears. It can also mean to be told or informed about something.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used verb with literal and figurative meanings. Usually followed by 'that' when reporting information (e.g., 'I heard that...'). Don't confuse with 'listen', which implies actively paying attention.
Spanish: oír - escucharPortuguese (BR): ouvir - escutarPortuguese (PT): ouvir - escutarChinese (Simplified): 听Chinese (Traditional): 聽Hindi: सुननाArabic: يسمعBengali: শোনাRussian: слышатьJapanese: 聞こえる - 聞く (情報)Vietnamese: ngheKorean: 듣다Turkish: duymakUrdu: سنناIndonesian: mendengar
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I can hear the birds outside.
basic
Did you hear what she said?
basic
She likes to hear her favorite songs on the radio.
basic
Can you hear me okay over the noise?
natural
I didn’t hear from her all day.
natural
I heard that they're moving to a new city.
natural