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Not paying attention

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Meanings of Not paying attention

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  • When you are not focusing on something important, like when someone is talking to you or when you are supposed to be listening.

Explanation of the word: Not paying attention

Not paying attention means you are distracted and not focusing on what is happening around you. For example, if you are watching TV and someone is calling your name, but you don't hear them.

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Translations for the word: Not paying attention

hindi
ध्यान नहीं दे रहे

dhyaan nahin de rahe

ध्यान नहीं देना

dhyaan nahin dena

सुन नहीं रहे

sun nahin rahe

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Not paying attention

What does 'not paying attention' mean?
It means you are not focusing on something or someone, and your mind is somewhere else.
How do you say 'not paying attention'?
You say it like this: 'not' (like 'knot') 'paying' (like 'playing') 'attention' (like 'mention').
Where does the phrase 'not paying attention' come from?
The phrase comes from the idea that when you pay attention, you are giving your focus or care to something. If you are not paying attention, it means you are ignoring it.
What is the meaning of 'not paying attention' in Kannada?
The phrase 'not paying attention' in Kannada is 'ಗಮನ ನೀಡದ' (Gamana nīḍada).