सुनना
'सुनना' (sunnā) means to perceive sound with the ears or to pay attention to someone speaking. It serves as the equivalent for both 'to hear' (passive) and 'to listen' (active) in English.
Examples
3 of 5मैं रोज़ रेडियो सुनता हूँ।
I listen to the radio every day.
कृपया मेरी बात ध्यान से सुनें।
Please listen to what I have to say carefully.
अरे, मेरी बात तो सुन!
Hey, at least listen to me!
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Sun'. When the Sun comes up, you wake up and 'Sun-na' (listen) to the birds chirping.
Quick Quiz
क्या आप संगीत ___ पसंद करते हैं?
Correct!
The correct answer is: सुनना
Examples
मैं रोज़ रेडियो सुनता हूँ।
everydayI listen to the radio every day.
कृपया मेरी बात ध्यान से सुनें।
formalPlease listen to what I have to say carefully.
अरे, मेरी बात तो सुन!
informalHey, at least listen to me!
छात्रों को शिक्षक के व्याख्यान को ध्यानपूर्वक सुनना चाहिए।
academicStudents should listen to the teacher's lecture attentively.
हमें अपने ग्राहकों की प्रतिक्रिया सुननी चाहिए।
businessWe must listen to our customers' feedback.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
कान लगा कर सुनना
to listen very intently / eavesdrop
एक कान से सुनना और दूसरे से निकालना
to go in one ear and out the other
मेरी बात सुनो
listen to me
Often Confused With
'सुनना' is to listen/hear (input), while 'सुनाना' is to tell or recite something to someone else (output).
Usage Notes
In Hindi, 'सुनना' is used for both involuntary hearing and intentional listening. Unlike English, there isn't a separate common verb for 'hear' vs 'listen'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'सुनना' (to listen) when they actually mean 'सुनाना' (to tell/relate), especially when saying they want to tell a story.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Sun'. When the Sun comes up, you wake up and 'Sun-na' (listen) to the birds chirping.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'शृणोति' (śṛṇoti), meaning to hear or learn.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Indian households, 'baat sunna' (listening to words) is a synonym for being obedient to elders.
Quick Quiz
क्या आप संगीत ___ पसंद करते हैं?
Correct!
The correct answer is: सुनना
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बोलना
A1Bolna is the primary Hindi verb meaning to speak, talk, or utter sounds. It is used to describe the physical act of vocalizing, the ability to communicate in a specific language, or the delivery of specific information like the truth or lies.
देखना
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समझना
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