Korean

듣다

듣다
Meaning: to hear; to listen
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 듣다
Present 듣는다
Polite 들어요
Formal 듣습니다
Past 들었다
Past + Polite 들었어요
Guess + Polite 듣겠어요
Connective 듣고
Conditional 들으면
Volitional 듣자
Imperative 들어라
Imperative + Polite 들으세요
Attributive 듣는 / 듣은 / 듣을

Example sentences

I listen to the radio every morning.
그 말을 듣자 얼굴이 확 달아올랐다.
My face suddenly got hot when I heard that.
나는 음악을 듣는 것을 좋아한다.
I like listening to music.
이 곡은 듣기 좋아요.
This song is good to listen to.
선생님의 말씀을 잘 들으세요.
Please listen carefully to what the teacher says.
그 소식을 듣고 가슴이 아팠다.
My heart ached hearing that news.
이 문제에 대해서는 전문가의 의견을 들어보는 것이 좋겠습니다.
Regarding this issue, it would be best to hear an expert's opinion.
그 아이는 기억이 남달라 일찍부터 영재 소리를 들었다.
That child was so smart from an early age that they were called a prodigy.
저는 한국 노래를 자주 들어요.
I often listen to Korean songs.
그녀는 팝 음악을 듣는 것을 좋아한다.
She likes listening to pop music.

Usage Notes

Used for both the passive act of hearing and the active act of listening.

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