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listen verb

  /ˈlɪs.ən/ , [ˈlɪs.n̩]
  • (intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
 kuunnella, kuulla
  • (intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
 kuunnella, uskoa

listener noun

  /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ , /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/
  • Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.
  • (computing, programming, chiefly, _, Java) A function that runs in response to an event; an event handler.
 kuuntelija
  • (slang) A person's ear.
 korva, ööra

listening adjective

  /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ , /ˈlɪs.ə.nɪŋ/
  • Of something that is used in order to hear or to improve the ability to hear.
 kuulo
  • Of something or someone that listens.
 kuunteleva
  • Of an action that is performed with caution and attention to sounds.
 varovainen

listening noun

  /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ , /ˈlɪs.ə.nɪŋ/
  • Skill or ability of perceiving spoken language.
 kuullun ymmärtäminen
  • An act by which something or somebody is listened to.
 kuuntelu
listen in
kuunnella, salakuunnella
listen up
kuulla
listen with half an ear
kuunnella puolella korvalla, kuunnella toisella korvalla
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