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सुनना ध्यान से

to listen carefully

शाब्दिक अर्थ: सुनना (to listen) ध्यान (attention) से (with)

Use this phrase to signal that your next sentence requires the listener's full focus.

15 सेकंड में

  • Used to grab someone's full attention before sharing something important.
  • Literally means 'listen with attention' or 'listen carefully'.
  • Versatile enough for secrets, directions, or professional instructions.

मतलब

It's a way to tell someone to 'listen up' or 'pay close attention' because you're about to say something important or interesting.

मुख्य उदाहरण

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Sharing a secret with a friend

सुनना ध्यान से, ये बात किसी को मत बताना।

Listen carefully, don't tell this to anyone.

😊
2

Giving directions to a driver

अगला मोड़ कहाँ है, सुनना ध्यान से।

Listen carefully to where the next turn is.

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3

A teacher addressing a class

कल की परीक्षा के बारे में सुनना ध्यान से।

Listen carefully about tomorrow's exam.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The word 'Dhyan' originates from Sanskrit, meaning meditation or profound abstract meditation. In a modern context, using it in conversation implies that the listener should treat your words with the same focus one might bring to a spiritual practice.

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The Word Order Trick

You can say `सुनना ध्यान से` or `ध्यान से सुनना`. Both are correct, but starting with `सुनना` sounds slightly more urgent and conversational.

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The Yoga Connection

The word `ध्यान` (Dhyan) is the same word used for 'meditation' in Yoga. When you use this phrase, you're literally asking someone to 'meditate' on your words!

15 सेकंड में

  • Used to grab someone's full attention before sharing something important.
  • Literally means 'listen with attention' or 'listen carefully'.
  • Versatile enough for secrets, directions, or professional instructions.

What It Means

सुनना ध्यान से is your go-to phrase for capturing someone's undivided attention. It literally translates to 'listen with attention.' Think of it as the verbal equivalent of leaning in and lowering your voice. It signals that what follows isn't just small talk. It's the 'Listen up!' you use before dropping a major secret. Or the 'Pay attention' a teacher uses before an exam tip.

How To Use It

You can use it as a standalone command or part of a sentence. In Hindi, verbs often move around. You might hear ध्यान से सुनना or सुनना ध्यान से. Both are perfectly fine. If you're talking to an elder, you'd say ध्यान से सुनिए to be polite. For friends, सुनना ध्यान से is perfect. It’s like a verbal highlighter for your next sentence.

When To Use It

Use it when the stakes are a bit higher. Maybe you're giving complicated directions to a lost tourist. Perhaps you're sharing a juicy piece of gossip at a cafe. It’s great in meetings when you’re about to reveal the 'big idea.' Even in texting, writing 'Sunna dhyan se...' creates instant suspense. It’s the ultimate 'hook' for any conversation.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it for every single sentence. If you do, people will stop taking your 'important' news seriously. It can sound a bit bossy if used too much with superiors. Avoid it in very formal announcements like at an airport. There, they use कृपया ध्यान दें (Please give attention). Also, don't use it if someone is clearly already focused on you. It might come off as a bit patronizing.

Cultural Background

In Indian culture, ध्यान (Dhyan) is a heavy word. It’s the same root used for meditation. So, when you ask someone to listen with ध्यान, you're asking for a piece of their mind. It implies a level of respect and presence. Historically, oral traditions were how knowledge was passed down. Listening wasn't just hearing; it was absorbing. This phrase carries a tiny echo of that ancient seriousness.

Common Variations

  • मेरी बात सुनो (Listen to my words) - More direct.
  • ध्यान देना (Give attention) - More general.
  • गौर से सुनना (Listen with scrutiny) - Very intense.
  • सुनो! (Listen!) - Short and sharp.
  • ध्यान से सुनिए (Please listen carefully) - The polite, formal version.

इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

While 'Sunna dhyan se' is neutral, always remember to change 'Sunna' to 'Suniye' when speaking to someone older or in a position of authority to maintain respect.

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The Word Order Trick

You can say `सुनना ध्यान से` or `ध्यान से सुनना`. Both are correct, but starting with `सुनना` sounds slightly more urgent and conversational.

💬

The Yoga Connection

The word `ध्यान` (Dhyan) is the same word used for 'meditation' in Yoga. When you use this phrase, you're literally asking someone to 'meditate' on your words!

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Don't Overuse It

If you say this before every sentence, it loses its power. Save it for the moments that actually matter, or you'll sound like the boy who cried wolf.

उदाहरण

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#1 Sharing a secret with a friend
😊

सुनना ध्यान से, ये बात किसी को मत बताना।

Listen carefully, don't tell this to anyone.

The phrase sets the stage for a confidential conversation.

#2 Giving directions to a driver
💼

अगला मोड़ कहाँ है, सुनना ध्यान से।

Listen carefully to where the next turn is.

Used to ensure the driver doesn't miss a crucial instruction.

#3 A teacher addressing a class
👔

कल की परीक्षा के बारे में सुनना ध्यान से।

Listen carefully about tomorrow's exam.

Formal yet direct instruction to students.

#4 Texting a friend about a plan
😊

Sunna dhyan se, hum 8 baje milenge.

Listen carefully, we will meet at 8 o'clock.

Romanized Hindi (Hinglish) used in casual texting.

#5 A humorous warning during cooking
😄

मेरी रेसिपी सुनना ध्यान से, वरना खाना जल जाएगा!

Listen to my recipe carefully, or the food will burn!

Adds a playful sense of urgency.

#6 An emotional heart-to-heart
💭

मैं जो कह रहा हूँ, उसे सुनना ध्यान से।

Listen carefully to what I am saying.

Used to ensure the listener understands the depth of the feeling.

खुद को परखो

Choose the correct word to complete the phrase for 'Listen carefully'.

सुनना ___ से।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: ध्यान

`ध्यान` (Dhyan) means attention, making the phrase 'Listen with attention'.

How would you tell a group of people to listen carefully in a formal way?

ध्यान से ___।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: सुनिए

`सुनिए` (Suniye) is the polite/formal version of the verb 'to listen'.

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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Formality Levels of 'Listen Carefully'

Informal

Used with close friends or younger people.

सुन ध्यान से (Sun dhyan se)

Neutral

Standard way to say it to peers or in general settings.

सुनना ध्यान से (Sunna dhyan se)

Formal

Used with elders, bosses, or in public speaking.

ध्यान से सुनिए (Dhyan se suniye)

When to say 'Sunna Dhyan Se'

सुनना ध्यान से
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Sharing Gossip

Before telling a secret

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Giving Directions

Explaining a tricky route

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Classroom/Work

Explaining a new task

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Safety Warnings

Giving urgent instructions

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It literally means 'To listen with attention.' Sunna is to listen, dhyan is attention, and se is with.

Not necessarily, but it depends on your tone. With friends, it's perfectly fine; with a boss, you should use the more polite Dhyan se suniye.

Yes! It's very common in texting. People often write it as Sunna dhyan se... to build suspense before sharing news.

Sunna is the infinitive form (to listen), often used as a neutral command. Suno is the direct imperative used with friends or peers.

To be very formal, say कृपया ध्यान दें (Kripya dhyan dein), which means 'Please pay attention.' This is used in announcements.

Yes, if you want someone to notice a specific instrument or lyric, you can say Is gaane ko dhyan se sunna (Listen to this song carefully).

No, Dhyan means focus in general. You can say Dhyan se dekho (Look carefully) or Dhyan se chalo (Walk carefully).

A common mistake is forgetting the se. Saying Sunna dhyan sounds incomplete and grammatically incorrect.

No, Dhyan se sunna and Sunna dhyan se mean the same thing. The latter just emphasizes the act of listening first.

In street slang, people might just say Oye, sun! (Hey, listen!), but it's much less polite and doesn't emphasize the 'careful' part.

Absolutely. Parents often say Meri baat dhyan se suno (Listen to my words carefully) when giving instructions to kids.

संबंधित मुहावरे

ध्यान देना

to pay attention

मेरी बात सुनो

listen to me

गौर से सुनना

to listen very closely/intently

समझ गए?

did you understand?

क्या यह मददगार था?
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