मतलब
Paying absolute attention to someone.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is often used in the context of 'Kirtan' (devotional storytelling). It shows the listener's spiritual hunger. Famous writers like Pu La Deshpande use this to describe the intense curiosity of neighbors in small-town 'Wadas'. Teachers often use this as a command to get students to focus on a difficult concept. Used in Marathi podcast descriptions to encourage listeners to pay attention to deep conversations.
Use with 'ऐकणे'
Always follow this idiom with the verb 'ऐकणे' (to listen) to sound natural.
Don't use for 'Hearing'
If you just heard a loud bang, don't use this. It's for intentional listening only.
मतलब
Paying absolute attention to someone.
Use with 'ऐकणे'
Always follow this idiom with the verb 'ऐकणे' (to listen) to sound natural.
Don't use for 'Hearing'
If you just heard a loud bang, don't use this. It's for intentional listening only.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
मुले आजीची गोष्ट _______ ऐकत होती.
The context of listening to a story requires the idiom for rapt attention.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is specifically used for listening (ऐकणे).
Match the situation to the most likely use of the idiom.
In which situation would you say 'जीवाचे कान करणे'?
The idiom implies deep interest and devotion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'मी तुला एक रहस्य सांगणार आहे.' B: 'सांग, मी _______.'
When someone is about to tell a secret, the listener becomes 'all ears'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासमुले आजीची गोष्ट _______ ऐकत होती.
The context of listening to a story requires the idiom for rapt attention.
Choose the correct sentence:
The idiom is specifically used for listening (ऐकणे).
In which situation would you say 'जीवाचे कान करणे'?
The idiom implies deep interest and devotion.
A: 'मी तुला एक रहस्य सांगणार आहे.' B: 'सांग, मी _______.'
When someone is about to tell a secret, the listener becomes 'all ears'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in a formal speech.
No, it is strictly for listening. For reading, you would use 'डोळ्यांत तेल घालून वाचणे'.
It means 'life force' or 'soul'. It implies your whole being.
संबंधित मुहावरे
कान देऊन ऐकणे
similarTo listen attentively.
लक्ष देणे
synonymTo pay attention.
कान टवकारणे
similarTo prick up one's ears.
दुर्लक्ष करणे
contrastTo ignore.
