Korean · Common Verbs

듣다

deutda

To listen

Beginnerverb

Definition

To pay attention to sounds with your ears.

Example

음악 듣는 것을 좋아해요.

I like listening to music.

Etymology

'듣다' (deutda) comes from Middle Korean '듣다', with its roots in Old Korean, which relates to the action of hearing.

How & Where It’s Used

'듣다' is used in both formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in spoken language and written texts. There are no significant regional variations.

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