Signification
To pay close attention to what is being said.
Contexte culturel
In traditional households, children are expected to listen to elders without interrupting. 'Dhyan se sunna' here implies obedience. During meetings, saying 'I am listening carefully' is a way to show 'active listening' which is a highly valued soft skill in modern Indian offices. Villains in old movies often used 'Dhyan se sun!' before revealing their evil plan, making the phrase iconic in pop culture. In Satsangs (spiritual gatherings), the audience is asked to listen 'Dhyan se' to absorb the 'Gyan' (knowledge).
Use for Emphasis
If you want someone to really focus, repeat the phrase: 'सुनो, ध्यान से सुनो!'
Watch the Tone
In an argument, 'ध्यान से सुनो' can sound aggressive. Use a soft tone if you want to be helpful.
Signification
To pay close attention to what is being said.
Use for Emphasis
If you want someone to really focus, repeat the phrase: 'सुनो, ध्यान से सुनो!'
Watch the Tone
In an argument, 'ध्यान से सुनो' can sound aggressive. Use a soft tone if you want to be helpful.
The 'Ne' Rule
Always remember: 'Maine suna', 'Usne suna'. Never 'Main suna'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct postposition.
मेरी बात ध्यान ___ सुनो।
'Se' is the correct postposition to mean 'with attention'.
Choose the correct past tense form.
Yesterday, I listened to the news carefully.
Since 'Khabrein' (news) is feminine plural, the verb 'Suni' must agree with it in the 'Ne' construction.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Teacher: 'Class, tomorrow is the holiday.' Student: 'Sorry sir, can you repeat?' Teacher: '______'
The teacher is asking the student to listen carefully this time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a spy listening at a door?
'Kaan lagakar sunna' specifically implies eavesdropping or straining to hear.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमेरी बात ध्यान ___ सुनो।
'Se' is the correct postposition to mean 'with attention'.
Yesterday, I listened to the news carefully.
Since 'Khabrein' (news) is feminine plural, the verb 'Suni' must agree with it in the 'Ne' construction.
Teacher: 'Class, tomorrow is the holiday.' Student: 'Sorry sir, can you repeat?' Teacher: '______'
The teacher is asking the student to listen carefully this time.
Which phrase fits a spy listening at a door?
'Kaan lagakar sunna' specifically implies eavesdropping or straining to hear.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. The formality depends on the verb ending (Sun/Suno/Suniye).
Yes, if you are analyzing the music or focusing on the lyrics.
'Sunna' is just 'to hear/listen'. 'Dhyan se' adds the 'carefully/attentively' part.
'Kaan lagakar' is more idiomatic and often implies eavesdropping or great eagerness.
Yes, it's better to say 'Kripaya is par gaur kijiye' or 'Suniye sir'.
Expressions liées
कान देना
synonymTo give ear / To pay attention
अनसुना करना
contrastTo ignore / To turn a deaf ear
गौर फरमाना
specialized formTo pay attention (Urdu-influenced)
सुनते रहना
builds onTo keep listening
