Meaning of dzirdēt | Babel Free
[dzìɾdɛ̂ːt]Definitions
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to hear (to perceive sounds with one's ears) transitive
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to hear (to learn, to get to know about something) transitive
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to hear, to be hearing (to be capable of hearing) transitive
Equivalents
English
listen
Examples
“dzirdēt dziesmu”
to hear a song
“dzirdēt saucienu, čukstus”
to hear a shout, a whisper
“vai tu mani dzirdi?”
do you hear me?
“viņš dzirdēja, ka krūmos aizlūst kāds sauss zars, un pietrūkās sēdus”
he heard that some dry twig broke in the bushes, and quickly sat up (listening)
“es dzirdēju, ka te celšot jaunu māju”
I heard that they'll build a new house here
“viņs to dzirdēja no brāļa”
he heard it from (his) brother
“viņš labi nedzird”
he doesn't hear well
“ne visi dzīvnieki dzird”
not all animals (can) hear
CEFR level
A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
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