Signification
An imperative to pay attention to what one is saying.
Contexte culturel
In North Indian households, 'सुनो' is often used by parents to call children. It is a very common household command. In offices, 'मुझे सुनो' is considered too blunt. Professionals prefer 'क्या आप मेरी बात सुन सकते हैं?' Among close friends, 'सुन ना' is the most common way to get attention, which is a variation of 'सुनो'.
Add 'Meri baat'
Saying 'Meri baat सुनो' sounds much more natural than just 'मुझे सुनो'.
Respect the 'Aap'
Always use 'सुनिए' when talking to someone older than you to avoid sounding rude.
Signification
An imperative to pay attention to what one is saying.
Add 'Meri baat'
Saying 'Meri baat सुनो' sounds much more natural than just 'मुझे सुनो'.
Respect the 'Aap'
Always use 'सुनिए' when talking to someone older than you to avoid sounding rude.
Don't be aggressive
The tone of voice matters more than the words. Keep it calm.
Teste-toi
Which is the correct way to ask a friend to listen?
___ सुनो।
'मुझे' is the correct dative pronoun for 'to me'.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
कृपया मेरी बात ____। (Formal)
'सुनिए' is the formal imperative for 'aap'.
Match the register to the phrase.
Match: 1. Formal, 2. Informal
Register depends on the verb ending.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'I have something to say.' B: '____.'
Standard word order is pronoun + verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ सुनो।
'मुझे' is the correct dative pronoun for 'to me'.
कृपया मेरी बात ____। (Formal)
'सुनिए' is the formal imperative for 'aap'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Register depends on the verb ending.
A: 'I have something to say.' B: '____.'
Standard word order is pronoun + verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt depends on the tone and who you are talking to. With friends, it is fine. With elders, it is rude.
No, it is strictly for spoken communication.
'सुनो' is informal (tum), 'सुनिए' is formal (aap).
'सुन ना' is a very casual, friendly way to get attention, common among youth.
Only if you use 'सुनिए'.
Yes, it is very common in dramatic scenes.
Yes, literally.
Use 'उसे सुनो'.
Expressions liées
मेरी बात सुनो
synonymListen to my words
सुनिए
specialized formPlease listen
ध्यान दो
similarPay attention
सुन रहे हो?
builds onAre you listening?
