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Listen vs Hear

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Listen = dikkatle dinlemek (bilinçli); hear = duymak (istem dışı).

Definition

Listen = to pay attention to sound deliberately = bilinçli olarak dinlemek. Hear = to perceive sound = istem dışı duymak. Listen + to (ön edat). Hear nesne alır doğrudan.

Turkish Explanation

Listen = aktif dinlemek. Hear = pasif duymak.

Example Sentences

I was listening to music when the phone rang. (aktif)

Did you hear that noise? (istem dışı)

Tip

Listen TO music/radio/someone (bilinçli). Hear a sound/noise (istemsiz). YANLIŞ: Listen music. DOĞRU: Listen to music.

Mini Test

Hangisi doğrudur?

  1. I listen music every day
  2. I heard a strange noise outside
  3. I am hearing to the radio
  4. She listens the teacher

Answer: B) I heard a strange noise outside — Hear + nesne (duymak). Listen + to + nesne (dinlemek).