Meaning and Usage
The verb '들려주다' is a compound of '들리다' (to be heard) and '주다' (to give), meaning 'to let someone hear' or 'to play/tell something to someone.' It is commonly used when you want to share sounds, music, stories, or explanations with others.
Common Contexts
- Playing music or songs for someone.
- Telling stories or anecdotes.
- Explaining or narrating something clearly.
Collocations and Patterns
- 노래를 들려주다: to play a song for someone.
- 이야기를 들려주다: to tell a story.
- 자세히 들려주다: to explain in detail.
Register and Politeness
'들려주다' is neutral and polite when conjugated properly. It is suitable for everyday conversation and formal contexts when combined with honorifics.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '들려주다' with '들리다' alone. Remember, '들려주다' implies an active action of making someone hear something, while '들리다' means something is heard passively.