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listen in Finnish

listen in Finnish is kuunnella, kuulla, uskoa — listen means to pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.

listen in Finnish

kuunnella
verb
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
kuulla
verb
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
kuunnella
verb
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
uskoa
verb
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

What does "listen" mean?

  1. verb To pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.
    "Listen, can you hear the birds singing outside the window?"
  2. verb To take someone's advice or do what they say.
    "Children rarely listen when their parents tell them to tidy up."
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listen in a sentence

  • Listen, can you hear the birds singing outside the window?
  • She listened carefully to the instructions before starting the test.
  • Children rarely listen when their parents tell them to tidy up.
  • I should have listened to my friend and taken the earlier train.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "listen" in Finnish?
"listen" in Finnish is kuunnella, kuulla, uskoa. listen means: To pay attention with your ears in order to hear something.
How do you use "listen" in a sentence?
Example: "Listen, can you hear the birds singing outside the window?" In Finnish, "listen" is kuunnella, kuulla, uskoa.
Are there other ways to say "listen" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "listen": kuunnella, kuulla, uskoa.
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