Signification
Listening very attentively.
Contexte culturel
In Russia, 'vnimanie' (attention) is a sign of deep respect. When someone says they are 'all in attention,' they often stop what they are doing entirely to look at you. In Russian business culture, this phrase is used to show that you acknowledge the hierarchy and are ready to receive tasks from a superior. The phrase is a staple of 19th-century Russian literature, often used to show the 'high' culture of the characters. In the age of Zoom and remote work, this phrase is making a comeback as a way to confirm that your audio is working and you are focused.
Gender Check
Always pause for a millisecond to remember if you should say 'весь' or 'вся'. It's the most common mistake for learners.
Don't overdo it
Using this for every single sentence someone says will make you sound like a robot. Save it for when someone actually has a story or a point to make.
Signification
Listening very attentively.
Gender Check
Always pause for a millisecond to remember if you should say 'весь' or 'вся'. It's the most common mistake for learners.
Don't overdo it
Using this for every single sentence someone says will make you sound like a robot. Save it for when someone actually has a story or a point to make.
The 'Plural' trick
If you are in a group and want to sound like a leader, say 'Мы все во внимании'. It's a very confident move.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for a female speaker.
Мария говорит: 'Я ___ во внимании'.
Female speakers must use the feminine form 'вся'.
Fill in the missing preposition.
Я весь ___ внимании.
The preposition 'во' is used before the word 'внимании'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A group of students is ready for a lecture.
A group uses the plural form 'все'.
Complete the dialogue.
— У меня есть отличная новость! — Да? Я ___!
This is the most natural idiomatic response to 'I have news'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement for 'Я весь во внимании'
Male
- • Я весь во внимании
Female
- • Я вся во внимании
Group
- • Мы все во внимании
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМария говорит: 'Я ___ во внимании'.
Female speakers must use the feminine form 'вся'.
Я весь ___ внимании.
The preposition 'во' is used before the word 'внимании'.
Situation: A group of students is ready for a lecture.
A group uses the plural form 'все'.
— У меня есть отличная новость! — Да? Я ___!
This is the most natural idiomatic response to 'I have news'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very appropriate and shows professional respect.
Yes, it's a great way to show a child that you are taking them seriously.
'Я слушаю' is functional (I hear you), while 'Я весь во внимании' is emotional and emphatic (I am focused on you).
Yes: 'Я был весь во внимании' or 'Я была вся во внимании'.
Because 'внимании' starts with two consonants (вн), 'во' makes it easier to pronounce.
It is neutral-formal. You can use it with friends and colleagues alike.
Yes, it's a polite way to say you are ready to hear someone's feedback or ideas.
Not at all. It sounds educated and polite, but very modern.
Yes, if you say it while looking at your phone, it will be very sarcastic.
People will still understand you, but it will sound like a clear 'learner mistake'.
Expressions liées
Слушать в оба
similarTo listen very carefully (literally: with both [ears/eyes])
Развесить уши
contrastTo listen naively or to eavesdrop
Превратиться в слух
similarTo become all hearing
Внимать
builds onTo listen/heed with great respect
