듣다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '듣다' primarily means 'to listen' or 'to hear.' It is used when someone actively pays attention to sounds, speech, or music, or when they receive information through hearing.

Common Contexts

  • Listening to music, lectures, or conversations.
  • Hearing news or information.
  • Paying attention to instructions or advice.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 듣다 + 음악/노래: to listen to music or songs.
  • 말씀을 듣다: a polite way to say 'listen to someone's words,' often used for elders or teachers.
  • 소식을 듣다: to hear news or information.

Register and Politeness

'듣다' is a basic verb used in everyday speech. When combined with honorifics like '말씀을 듣다,' it shows respect.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '듣다' with '보다' (to see) or '말하다' (to speak). Remember, '듣다' is about receiving sound or information through hearing, not producing it.

Example Sentences

나는 음악을 듣는 것을 좋아해요.

Naneun eumageul deutneun geoseul joahaeyo.

I like listening to music.

선생님 말씀을 잘 들어야 해요.

Seonsaengnim malsseumeul jal deureoya haeyo.

You have to listen carefully to the teacher.

그 소식을 듣고 깜짝 놀랐어요.

Geu sosigeul deutgo kkamjjag nollasseoyo.

I was surprised to hear that news.