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10 Language-to-English DictionariesListening
/ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of actively paying attention to sounds or spoken words.
"Listening to music can be a great way to relax after a long day." - 2
A skill or activity that involves understanding and interpreting spoken language.
"Effective listening is crucial in communication to avoid misunderstandings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'listening' originates from the Old English 'hlysnan', which means 'to hear' or 'to listen'. It evolved through Middle English, retaining its core meaning related to the act of perceiving sound, particularly with attention.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Listening" is said worldwide
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écoute
Transliteration: é-kout
"L'écoute active est essentielle dans une conversation."
Zuhören
Transliteration: tsuˈhøːʁən
"Gutes Zuhören ist wichtig für die Kommunikation."
ascolto
Transliteration: as-kol-to
"L'ascolto attivo è fondamentale nelle relazioni."
escucha
Transliteration: es-kucha
"La escucha activa mejora la comunicación."
escuta
Transliteration: es-kuta
"A escuta atenta é importante em qualquer conversa."
सुनना
Transliteration: sunna
"सुनना एक महत्वपूर्ण कौशल है।"
倾听
Transliteration: qīngtīng
"倾听是良好沟通的关键。"
듣기
Transliteration: deutgi
"듣기는 효과적인 의사소통에 필수적입니다."
聴くこと
Transliteration: kiku koto
"聴くことはコミュニケーションにおいて重要です。"
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