dzirdēt

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to hear, to learn about (through hearing)
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/ˈdzirdeːt/
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To perceive sounds with one's ears.
Practice using dzirdēt in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Viņa dzirdēja, ka koncerts tika atcelts, un tas viņu satraucīja.
    She found out that the concert was cancelled, and it upset her.
  • Kad mēs dzirdējām par izmaiņām, mēs uzreiz reaģējām.
    When we heard about the changes, we reacted immediately.
  • Ja tu dzirdēsi šo ziņu, zini, ka tas ir svarīgi.
    If you hear this news, know that it is important.
  • Es dzirdu, ka viņi pārcēlās uz jaunu biroju.
    I learned that they moved to a new office.
  • Viņi dzirdēja brīdinājuma signālu pirms avārijas.
    They heard the warning signal before the accident.

Similar words

uzklausīt
pazīstināt
audzēt
audzēt
uzklausīt
u zzināt
apzināties

Meanings

Hear

verb
physical
neutral
To perceive sounds with one's ears.

Examples

  • Es dzirdu putna dziesmu no loga.
    I hear the bird's song from the window.
  • Viņi dzirdēja brīdinājuma signālu pirms avārijas.
    They heard the warning signal before the accident.
  • Ja tu dzirdēsi šo ziņu, zini, ka tas ir svarīgi.
    If you hear this news, know that it is important.
  • Bērns dzirdēja čukstus, bet nesaprata, ko viņi teica.
    The child heard whispers but did not understand what they said.
  • Ar dzirdes aparātu viņš dzirdēja pat vismazākos skaņu nianses.
    With a hearing aid he heard even the smallest sound nuances.

Similar words

audzēt
uzklausīt

Learn about

verb
communication
neutral
To become aware of something through hearing, often used when receiving news or information.

Examples

  • Es dzirdu, ka viņi pārcēlās uz jaunu biroju.
    I learned that they moved to a new office.
  • Viņa dzirdēja, ka koncerts tika atcelts, un tas viņu satraucīja.
    She found out that the concert was cancelled, and it upset her.
  • Ja tu dzirdēsi par šo projektu, vari piedalīties.
    If you hear about this project, you can take part.
  • Viņi dzirdēja par jaunu likumu, kas ietekmēs tirgu.
    They learned about the new law that will affect the market.
  • Kad mēs dzirdējām par izmaiņām, mēs uzreiz reaģējām.
    When we heard about the changes, we reacted immediately.

Similar words

audzēt
uzklausīt
u zzināt
pazīstināt
apzināties

Etymology

From Proto-Baltic *gird- ‘to hear’, cognate with Lithuanian girdėti (source: note linking dzirdēt to Lithuanian girdėti).

FAQ

What does dzirdēt mean?

It means to perceive sounds with one's ears.

How is dzirdēt used to mean to hear?

In the physical sense, dzirdēt means to hear, i.e., to perceive sounds with your ears.

How is dzirdēt used to mean to become aware of something through hearing?

In the communication sense, dzirdēt means to learn about something by hearing it, such as receiving news.

What is the past tense of dzirdēt?

The past tense is dzirdēja.

What is the masculine past participle of dzirdēt?

The masculine past participle is dzirdējis.

What is the origin of dzirdēt?

It comes from Proto-Baltic *gird- ‘to hear’, and is related to Lithuanian girdėti.

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