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ध्यान से सुनो

Listen carefully

Literalmente: Attention with listen

Use this phrase to ensure your listener focuses on important information or heartfelt advice.

Em 15 segundos

  • Used to grab someone's full attention immediately.
  • Combines 'Dhyan' (attention) with 'Suno' (listen).
  • Change 'Suno' to 'Suniya' for elders or bosses.

Significado

This is how you tell someone to pay close attention to what you are saying. It is like saying 'Listen up' or 'Hear me out' when you have something important to share.

Exemplos-chave

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1

Giving directions to a friend

Dhyan se suno, teesre mod se baayein mudna.

Listen carefully, turn left at the third corner.

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2

A teacher addressing a class

Bachon, dhyan se suno, yeh exam mein aayega.

Children, listen carefully, this will be on the exam.

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3

Sharing a secret with a sibling

Dhyan se suno, kisi ko batana mat.

Listen carefully, don't tell anyone.

😊
🌍

Contexto cultural

The word 'Dhyan' has roots in Sanskrit and is the foundation for the word 'Zen' in Japanese Buddhism. In India, using this phrase implies a transition from casual chatter to a moment of shared importance or learning.

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The 'Suno' Hook

In Bollywood movies, characters often just say 'Suno...' to get someone's attention romantically. Adding 'Dhyan se' makes it much more practical and less dramatic!

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Watch the Tone

If you say it too loudly, it can sound like you are scolding someone. Keep your voice steady to sound helpful rather than angry.

Em 15 segundos

  • Used to grab someone's full attention immediately.
  • Combines 'Dhyan' (attention) with 'Suno' (listen).
  • Change 'Suno' to 'Suniya' for elders or bosses.

What It Means

Dhyan se suno translates to 'Listen carefully.' The word Dhyan means attention or focus. Se acts like 'with' or 'by.' Suno is the command form of 'to listen.' Together, they ask for someone's full focus. It is not just about hearing sounds. It is about understanding the message behind the words.

How To Use It

You place this phrase at the start of a sentence. It acts as a verbal highlighter. Use it when you are about to give directions. Use it when sharing a secret. In Hindi, the verb suno is the neutral/informal form. If you are talking to an elder, you must change it to suniya. If you are talking to a close friend, you might just say sun. It is a very flexible phrase that fits into almost any conversation.

When To Use It

Use it when the stakes are high. Imagine you are explaining a recipe to a friend. Or perhaps you are giving a colleague instructions for a big presentation. It is perfect for those 'I am only going to say this once' moments. You can also use it in a heartfelt way. If you are sharing your feelings, it tells the other person you need them to be present.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use suno with your boss or a stranger. It will sound a bit too bossy or rude. For them, use the polite Dhyan se suniye. Also, avoid overusing it. If you say it before every sentence, people will start tuning you out. It is like the 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' but for grammar. Save it for the things that actually matter.

Cultural Background

In Indian culture, listening is considered a virtue. Traditional learning was oral, passed from teacher to student. The word Dhyan is also linked to meditation. So, when you ask someone to listen with Dhyan, you are asking for a meditative level of focus. It is a deep, ancient way of asking for respect during a conversation. It shows that what is being said has value.

Common Variations

  • Meri baat suno: Listen to my words.
  • Dhyan se suniye: The polite/formal version.
  • Ek minute suno: Listen for a minute.
  • Dhanyawad, par dhyan se suno: Thanks, but listen carefully (for when someone interrupts).

Notas de uso

The phrase is neutral-informal. Always use the 'Suniya' ending in professional settings or when speaking to someone older than you to maintain 'Tehzeeb' (etiquette).

💡

The 'Suno' Hook

In Bollywood movies, characters often just say 'Suno...' to get someone's attention romantically. Adding 'Dhyan se' makes it much more practical and less dramatic!

⚠️

Watch the Tone

If you say it too loudly, it can sound like you are scolding someone. Keep your voice steady to sound helpful rather than angry.

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The Power of Dhyan

Indians value 'Dhyan' (focus). If you tell someone to listen with 'Dhyan', they will usually stop what they are doing to look at you. It is a powerful attention-grabber.

Exemplos

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#1 Giving directions to a friend
🤝

Dhyan se suno, teesre mod se baayein mudna.

Listen carefully, turn left at the third corner.

Used here to ensure the friend doesn't get lost.

#2 A teacher addressing a class
💼

Bachon, dhyan se suno, yeh exam mein aayega.

Children, listen carefully, this will be on the exam.

Establishes authority and importance.

#3 Sharing a secret with a sibling
😊

Dhyan se suno, kisi ko batana mat.

Listen carefully, don't tell anyone.

Creates a sense of conspiracy and intimacy.

#4 A parent correcting a child
💭

Meri baat dhyan se suno, dubara aisa mat karna.

Listen to me carefully, don't do that again.

Used for discipline and serious instruction.

#5 Explaining a game rule
😊

Pehle dhyan se suno, phir khelna.

First listen carefully, then play.

Setting boundaries before an activity starts.

#6 Trying to be funny while telling a long story
😄

Dhyan se suno, varna climax samajh nahi aayega!

Listen carefully, or you won't understand the climax!

Adds dramatic flair to a story.

Teste-se

Choose the correct word to complete the phrase for a friend.

Dhyan se ___.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Suno

`Suno` is the appropriate neutral/informal imperative for 'listen' when talking to friends.

How would you say 'Listen carefully' to your grandfather?

Dhyan se ___.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Suniya

`Suniya` is the formal/respectful version used for elders.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Recursos visuais

Formality of 'Listen'

Very Informal

Used with very close friends or younger siblings.

Dhyan se sun

Neutral

Standard way to speak to peers.

Dhyan se suno

Formal

Used for elders, teachers, or bosses.

Dhyan se suniye

When to say Dhyan se suno

Dhyan se suno
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Giving Directions

Turn right at the bank.

🤫

Sharing Secrets

I have a surprise for her.

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Safety Warnings

The floor is very slippery.

🎓

Teaching

This is how you solve it.

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

'Dhyan' means attention, focus, or concentration. In a spiritual context, it even means meditation.

Not inherently, but it depends on your tone. Between friends, it is perfectly normal; with elders, use Dhyan se suniye to avoid being rude.

It is better to use Kripya dhyan dein (Please pay attention) in formal writing. Dhyan se suno is mostly for speaking.

Suno is for friends/peers (neutral), while Suniya is for showing respect to elders or strangers (formal).

You would say Meri baat suno. Adding Dhyan se makes it Meri baat dhyan se suno (Listen to my words carefully).

Yes, you can just say Suno! to get attention, but it doesn't carry the same weight as 'carefully'.

No, for watching you would say Dhyan se dekho. The structure remains the same, just change the verb.

You would say Gaana dhyan se suno. It works for any object you are listening to.

Very! It is often used before a big reveal or a dramatic instruction in Hindi cinema.

Absolutely. You can say Dhyan se khao (Eat carefully) or Dhyan se chalo (Walk carefully).

Frases relacionadas

Meri baat suno

Listen to me / Listen to what I'm saying

Dhyan se dekho

Watch carefully

Samajh gaye?

Did you understand?

Ek minute rukna

Wait a minute

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