listening
word · lemma: listen
/ˈɫɪsənɪŋ/
LI-suh-ning
/lˈɪsənɪŋ/
LI-suh-ning
Definition
Paying attention to sounds or to what someone is saying. Often refers to the skill of understanding spoken language.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and academic contexts, often as 'listening skills', 'listening practice', or 'active listening'. Refers to focusing on understanding meaning, different from just hearing sounds.
Spanish: escucharPortuguese (BR): ouvirPortuguese (PT): ouvirChinese (Simplified): 聆听Chinese (Traditional): 聆聽Hindi: सुननाArabic: الاستماعBengali: শোনা - মনোযোগ দিয়ে শোনাRussian: слушаниеJapanese: 聞くこと - 聴解Vietnamese: ngheKorean: 듣기Turkish: dinlemeUrdu: سننا - سماعتIndonesian: mendengarkan
Example Sentences
Are you even listening to me?
natural
Good listening is important in class.
basic
I am listening to music.
basic
She was listening carefully to her teacher.
basic
Listening to podcasts helps my English.
natural
He wasn't listening, so he missed the instructions.
natural