No. 6,299 in Russian
услышали
"Heard."
In a sentence
Мы услышали громкий звук за дверью.
We heard a loud sound behind the door.
Here, 'услышали' indicates the action of perceiving a sound or noise.
После долгого объяснения студенты наконец услышали важные детали.
After a long explanation, the students finally understood the important details.
In this context, 'услышали' is used metaphorically to mean 'to understand or grasp' information.
Они наконец услышали наши просьбы и приняли меры.
They finally listened to our requests and took action.
Here, 'услышали' conveys comprehension and acknowledgment of someone's demands or concerns.
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