listener
gb/lˈɪsnɚ/ us/lˈɪsnɚ/
A2
English
~ 9200
hallgató
NOUN
A2
1
hallgató
A2
Usage pattern:
a/an [adjective] listener
She is a great listener and never interrupts when you are talking.
Nagyon jól tud figyelni másokra, és sosem szakít félbe, amikor beszélsz.
The storyteller quickly captured the listener's imagination.
Az elbeszélő hamar megragadta a hallgató képzeletét.
A good teacher is also a patient listener.
He needs someone who will be a kind listener to his worries.
Public speakers must think about how their words sound to the listener.
Learner examples
My best friend is a very good listener.
A legjobb barátom nagyon jól meg tud hallgatni másokat.
I need a listener who will not judge me.
Olyasvalakire van szükségem, aki meghallgat, és nem ítélkezik felettem.
The baby is a quiet listener when I sing.
In this class, the students are active listeners.
He is not a good listener because he talks all the time.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I am a good listening"* instead of *"I am a good listener"*. Remember to use the noun *listener*, not the -ing form, when talking about a person. Another mistake is using *listener* when *audience* is better, for example saying *"There were many listeners at the concert"*; in this case, *audience* is more natural.
Meaning
person who listens attentively
Collocations
a good listener
|an attentive listener
|a willing listener
|engage the listener
|hold the listener's attention
|listeners' questions
Synonyms
hearer (More formal and less common; mainly used in linguistic or religious contexts.)
|
audience member (Refers to one person in a larger group listening to a show, speech, or performance.)
Antonyms
speaker (The person who is talking rather than listening in a conversation or event.)
Themes
communication
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who is listening and paying attention to what is being said or heard.
A person who hears and pays attention to someone speaking, to music, or to other sounds.
NOUN
B1
2
hallgató
A2
Usage pattern:
[listeners] to [something]
The morning show has over a million regular listeners.
A reggeli műsornak több mint egymillió rendszeres hallgatója van.
Our podcast listeners often send in questions by email.
A podcastunk hallgatói gyakran küldenek kérdéseket e-mailben.
Radio listeners were invited to call the station and share their stories.
The station is trying to attract younger listeners with new music.
Listener numbers dropped after the program changed its time slot.
Learner examples
The DJ asked listeners to text the station.
A DJ arra kérte a hallgatókat, hogy küldjenek SMS-t a rádióállomásnak.
This podcast has many young listeners.
Ennek a podcastnak sok fiatal hallgatója van.
Radio listeners heard the news first.
They want to find new listeners for their show.
The program lost listeners when it moved to a later time.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *listener* with *audience*. Use *listeners* when you want to stress that people are hearing audio (radio, podcast), and *audience* when you speak about the whole group at a concert, speech, or show. For example, say *"radio listeners"*, but *"the audience at the concert"*.
Meaning
audience for radio or audio shows
Collocations
radio listeners
|podcast listeners
|reach listeners
|loyal listeners
|listener numbers
|listener feedback
Synonyms
audience (Usually refers to the whole group, not an individual person; can also include viewers, not only listeners.)
Antonyms
non-listener (A person who does not listen to a particular show or station; used in marketing or survey contexts.)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|business
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A person who listens to a radio show, podcast, or other audio program as part of its audience.
A person who listens to a radio show, podcast, stream, or other broadcast or recorded audio program.
Grammar
Dictionary form
listener
IPA
GB/lˈɪsnɚ/
US/lˈɪsnɚ/
Syllables & stress
listen - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (listen)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: listener
- Plural: listeners
Word family
Forms
listeners
noun
Core family
listen
verb A1
listening
noun
Expressions
a good listener
1/ə ɡˈʊd lˈɪsnɚ/
fixed phrase
person who listens patiently and kindly
Someone who listens carefully, does not interrupt, and tries to understand other people's feelings and ideas.
Examples
- He is a good listener, so people feel comfortable telling him their problems.
- To be a good manager, you must be a good listener.
- She is not only smart but also a very good listener.
active listener
1/ˈæktɪv lˈɪsnɚ/
fixed phrase
person who listens and responds actively
Someone who listens very carefully and shows they understand by asking questions, repeating key ideas, and giving helpful feedback.
Examples
- In this workshop, you will learn how to be an active listener.
- Counselors must be active listeners to help their clients effectively.
- Being an active listener can improve your relationships at work and at home.
dear listener
1/dˈɪɹ lˈɪsnɚ/
fixed phrase
way a host addresses listeners
Words a radio or podcast host uses to speak directly to the person who is listening.
Examples
- And now, dear listener, we come to the end of today's show.
- Thank you, dear listener, for staying with us until the very end.
podcast listener
1/pˈɑdkˌæst lˈɪsnɚ/
fixed phrase
person who listens to podcasts
A person who listens to one or more podcasts.
Examples
- Most podcast listeners are under forty years old.
- As podcast listeners grow, more companies want to advertise on shows.
radio listener
1/ɹˈeɪdioʊ lˈɪsnɚ/
fixed phrase
person who listens to radio
A person who listens to programs on the radio.
Examples
- The station has many loyal radio listeners.
- Radio listeners called in to request their favorite songs.