Tamil · Common Verbs
கேட்க
ketka
To listen; to ask
Beginnerverb
Definition
To hear or listen — and also to ask!
Example
அந்த பாட்டை கேளுங்கள்.
Listen to that song.
Etymology
'கேட்க' (ketka) comes from the Proto-Dravidian roots related to hearing or asking. It signifies both the action of listening and inquiring.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written Tamil, 'கேட்க' can convey a variety of contexts, from informal interactions to formal inquiries. It is common across Tamil-speaking regions.