Bedeutung
To pay close and careful attention to what is being said.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In India, students are often told 'Dhyan do!' (Give attention). 'Dhyanpurvak sunna' is the ideal behavior expected in a classroom, reflecting the value of 'Shraddha' (faith/respect) towards the teacher. In formal meetings, using 'Dhyanpurvak' instead of 'Dhyan se' can signal your seniority and command over the language, which is often equated with competence. During a 'Katha' (religious storytelling), the audience is praised for their 'Dhyanpurvak shravan' (attentive listening), which is seen as a way to earn spiritual merit. Indian bureaucracy is very formal. Official documents and announcements always use 'Dhyanpurvak' to avoid any legal ambiguity regarding whether the public was informed.
Use it in Interviews
Saying 'I listened to your question carefully' in Hindi (मैंने आपके प्रश्न को ध्यानपूर्वक सुना) instantly makes you sound more professional and respectful.
Don't over-use '-purvak'
While it sounds great here, adding '-purvak' to every adverb can make you sound like a 19th-century textbook. Use it sparingly!
Bedeutung
To pay close and careful attention to what is being said.
Use it in Interviews
Saying 'I listened to your question carefully' in Hindi (मैंने आपके प्रश्न को ध्यानपूर्वक सुना) instantly makes you sound more professional and respectful.
Don't over-use '-purvak'
While it sounds great here, adding '-purvak' to every adverb can make you sound like a 19th-century textbook. Use it sparingly!
The 'Dhyan se' Shortcut
If you forget 'Dhyanpurvak' in the heat of a conversation, 'Dhyan se' is always a safe and natural fallback.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct formal form.
कृपया मेरी बातों को _______ सुनें।
In a formal request starting with 'कृपया' and ending with 'सुनें', 'ध्यानपूर्वक' is the most appropriate choice.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Choose the best option for a business meeting.
This sentence uses the formal 'Aap' (implied), 'Sujhav' (suggestions), and 'Dhyanpurvak'.
Complete the dialogue between a judge and a lawyer.
Judge: वकील साहब, क्या आपने गवाह की बात सुनी? Lawyer: जी हुज़ूर, मैंने उसे _______ सुना है।
In a courtroom, 'Dhyanpurvak' is the standard way to express professional attention.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'ध्यानपूर्वक सुनना' with its best context.
Scientific lectures require the high level of concentration implied by 'Dhyanpurvak'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Hearing vs. Listening
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenकृपया मेरी बातों को _______ सुनें।
In a formal request starting with 'कृपया' and ending with 'सुनें', 'ध्यानपूर्वक' is the most appropriate choice.
Choose the best option for a business meeting.
This sentence uses the formal 'Aap' (implied), 'Sujhav' (suggestions), and 'Dhyanpurvak'.
Judge: वकील साहब, क्या आपने गवाह की बात सुनी? Lawyer: जी हुज़ूर, मैंने उसे _______ सुना है।
In a courtroom, 'Dhyanpurvak' is the standard way to express professional attention.
Match 'ध्यानपूर्वक सुनना' with its best context.
Scientific lectures require the high level of concentration implied by 'Dhyanpurvak'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it can be used with other verbs like 'dekhna' (to look) or 'padhna' (to read), but it is most commonly paired with 'sunna'.
'Dhyan se' is neutral and common. 'Dhyanpurvak' is formal and literary. They mean the same thing but carry different 'vibes'.
You can, but it might sound like you are being sarcastic or very serious. Stick to 'Dhyan se' with friends.
It is 'Dhyanpurvak' (ध्यानपूर्वक). The last vowel is a short 'a' sound, like the 'u' in 'but'.
No, it only implies that you are paying attention. You can listen 'Dhyanpurvak' and still completely disagree!
Use 'मेरी बात ध्यान से सुनो' (Meri baat dhyan se suno). 'Dhyanpurvak' is too heavy for a child.
In slang, people just say 'Suno!' with a sharp tone, but that's not very polite.
Only if it's a formal text to a boss or a teacher. In a WhatsApp to a friend, it looks weird.
The opposite would be 'Ansuana karna' (to ignore) or 'Laparvahi se sunna' (to listen carelessly).
Rarely. Songs prefer 'Gaur se' or 'Dhyan se' because they fit the rhythm better and sound more emotional.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ध्यान देना
similarTo pay attention
एकाग्र होना
builds onTo be concentrated
अनसुना करना
contrastTo ignore / turn a deaf ear
कान खोलकर सुनना
specialized formTo listen with ears wide open
