듣다 (deut-da, deutda)
듣다 (deutda) is a Korean verb meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen.' It's used in everyday and formal contexts.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
듣다 means to perceive sound or speech through the ears; to listen or hear.
Nuances
When to use
Everyday conversation, Business meeting, Listening to music
In context
듣다 is mainly a transitive verb requiring an object (what is being heard). It is naturally used in everyday speech and is also appropriate in polite or formal contexts.
나는 음악을 듣는다.
na-neun eum-ak-eul deut-neun-da., na neun eum ak eul deut neun da.
듣다 requires an object like music as the thing being heard.
그는 내 말을 듣지 않았다.
geu-neun nae mal-eul deut-ji an-ass-da., geu neun nae mal eul deut ji an ass da.
듣다 is naturally used when referring to listening to speech.
나는 그 소리를 보았다.
na-neun geu so-ri-reul bo-ass-da., na neun geu so ri reul bo ass da.
듣다 is a verb for hearing sound, not seeing.
회의에서 중요한 의견을 들었다.
hoe-ui-e-seo jung-yo-han ui-gyeon-eul deul-eoss-da., hoe ui e seo jung yo han ui gyeon eul deul eoss da.
듣다 can also mean to receive opinions or advice.
나는 듣는 것을 좋아한다.
na-neun deut-neun geos-eul joh-a-han-da., na neun deut neun geos eul joh a han da.
The noun form 'listening' refers to the act of 듣다.
What is the basic meaning of 듣다?
Which sentence is correct?
What is required when using 듣다?
