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Listen

ˈlɪs(ə)n
Ekstremt Vanlig
800 - 900
800-900, Ekstremt Vanlig
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
To pay attention and hear something intentionally, To give attention to someone or something making a sound, To consider or take heed of someone's advice or opinion

Listen - Betydninger

To pay attention and hear something intentionally

Eksempel: She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the task.
Bruk: formalKontekst: academic or professional settings
Merk: Used when focusing on understanding or following directions.

To give attention to someone or something making a sound

Eksempel: The teacher asked the students to listen to the sound of the bell.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: classrooms, everyday conversations
Merk: Involves actively using one's sense of hearing.

To consider or take heed of someone's advice or opinion

Eksempel: You should listen to your parents; they have a lot of wisdom.
Bruk: informalKontekst: personal relationships or advice-giving situations
Merk: Implies respecting and valuing someone's input.

Synonymer for Listen

hear

To perceive sound through the ears.
Eksempel: I can hear the birds chirping outside my window.
Merk: While 'listen' implies paying attention to and focusing on the sound being heard, 'hear' simply refers to perceiving sound without necessarily actively engaging with it.

attend

To give one's attention to something; to be present and focused.
Eksempel: Please attend to what the speaker is saying.
Merk: Similar to 'listen,' 'attend' also involves focusing on something, but it can be used in a broader sense beyond just listening, such as paying attention to a task or being present.

obey

To comply with or follow a directive or command.
Eksempel: Children should learn to obey their parents.
Merk: Unlike 'listen,' which mainly refers to the act of paying attention to sounds or words, 'obey' specifically involves following instructions or commands.

heed

To take notice of and consider something seriously.
Eksempel: It's important to heed the warning signs.
Merk: While 'listen' involves actively paying attention, 'heed' emphasizes taking action or considering something seriously after paying attention.

Listens uttrykk og vanlige setninger

give someone a listen

To give someone a listen means to pay attention to what they have to say or to listen to something carefully.
Eksempel: Can you give me a listen and tell me what you think of this song?
Merk: This phrase emphasizes actively paying attention, rather than just hearing passively.

listen up

Listen up is a way to get someone's attention, often used before sharing important information or instructions.
Eksempel: Listen up, everyone! I have an important announcement to make.
Merk: This phrase is a more direct and commanding way of telling someone to pay attention.

listen in

To listen in means to listen to a conversation or discussion that one is not a part of, often unintentionally or secretly.
Eksempel: I couldn't help but listen in on their conversation; it sounded intriguing.
Merk: This phrase implies eavesdropping or listening without the knowledge of the speakers.

listen out for

To listen out for something means to pay attention for a specific sound or noise.
Eksempel: Listen out for the doorbell; the delivery should be arriving soon.
Merk: This phrase involves actively focusing on a particular sound or signal in anticipation.

listen for

To listen for something means to pay attention in order to hear a particular sound or noise.
Eksempel: I'm listening for the sound of the birds chirping in the morning.
Merk: This phrase suggests actively trying to detect a specific sound amidst other noises.

listen in on

To listen in on means to secretly or inadvertently hear a private conversation or discussion.
Eksempel: I accidentally listened in on my neighbor's argument last night.
Merk: This phrase often implies unauthorized or surreptitious listening.

listen to reason

To listen to reason means to be open to logical arguments or sensible explanations.
Eksempel: I hope she listens to reason and decides to come to a compromise.
Merk: This phrase suggests being receptive to rational thinking or advice.

Listens hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Tune in

To pay attention or focus on something, usually a TV or radio program.
Eksempel: Make sure to tune in to the radio station tonight for the latest news.
Merk: While 'listen' implies simply hearing, 'tune in' emphasizes actively engaging with the content.

Catch my drift

To understand or comprehend what someone is implying or suggesting.
Eksempel: I explained it twice, do you catch my drift now?
Merk: Unlike 'listen', 'catch my drift' involves not just hearing but also interpreting and understanding the meaning behind a message or situation.

Get an earful

To receive a long or detailed explanation, scolding, or complaint.
Eksempel: I got an earful from my boss about being late to work again.
Merk: This slang term implies receiving a more negative or unwanted form of listening experience compared to the neutral connotation of 'listen'.

Pick up what I'm putting down

To understand or grasp the implied message or hint.
Eksempel: It's a subtle hint, see if you can pick up what I'm putting down.
Merk: Similar to 'catch my drift', this phrase emphasizes understanding beyond just hearing.

Lend an ear

To give someone your attention and listen to what they have to say.
Eksempel: Can you lend me your ear for a moment? I need to talk to you.
Merk: While 'listen' is a general term, 'lend an ear' implies actively providing support or being willing to listen attentively to someone else.

Eavesdrop

To secretly listen to someone else's conversation without their knowledge.
Eksempel: I couldn't help but eavesdrop on their conversation at the next table.
Merk: This term has a more negative connotation as it implies listening in on private conversations without permission, different from the voluntary act of 'listening'.

Turn a deaf ear

To ignore or refuse to listen to something intentionally.
Eksempel: He turned a deaf ear to their requests for help.
Merk: Instead of actively engaging in listening, 'turn a deaf ear' emphasizes the deliberate act of choosing not to hear or pay attention to something.

Listen - Eksempler

Listen to me carefully.
I always listen to classical music.
The teacher is a good listener.

Listens grammatikk

Listen - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: listen
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): listened
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): listening
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): listens
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): listen
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): listen
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
listen inneholder 2 stavelser: lis • ten
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈli-sᵊn
lis ten , ˈli sᵊn (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Listen - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
listen: 800 - 900 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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