How Do You Spell HARKEN?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːkən] (IPA)

Harken is a verb that means "to listen or pay attention." Its spelling can be a bit confusing due to its pronunciation. Harken is actually pronounced as "hahr-kuhn," with the emphasis on the first syllable. The sound "ar" is represented by the letter "a," while the "k" and "n" sounds are represented by their respective letters. The final "en" is pronounced as "uhn." Harken is a somewhat archaic term, but is still used in some contexts, such as fantasy literature.

HARKEN Meaning and Definition

1. Harken is a verb that has multiple connotations and varied usage within the English language. The term originated from the Middle English word "herknen," which means to listen or pay attention.

   In its most literal sense, harken means to listen attentively or to heed someone's words. It suggests focusing one's attention on a particular sound or voice, often implying seriousness or importance. For example, "Harken to my words, for they hold great wisdom."

   However, harken is also used in a figurative sense, indicating a response or reaction to something. It implies a consideration or contemplation of a topic or an idea. For instance, "Harken to the concerns of the people, for their voices hold immense value."

   Furthermore, harken can be used in a historical or archaic context, indicating a return to a previous state or practice. It suggests reverting to an earlier time or regressing to a traditional way of doing things. For instance, "Let us harken back to the days when simplicity prevailed."

   Overall, harken encompasses the act of listening intently, responding thoughtfully, and reverting to past customs or traditions.

Common Misspellings for HARKEN

• harren
• harnel
• haekel
• harten
• garken
• narken
• jarken
• uarken
• yarken
• hzrken
• hsrken
• hwrken
• hqrken
• haeken
• hadken
• hafken
• hatken
• ha5ken
• ha4ken
• harjen
• haroen
• harien
• harkwn
• harke
• hearen
• Hakkmen
• hoarzen
• qurken
• hakkon
• harkon
• harkin
• larkun
• harpun
• -parken
• Varnen
• Harreh
• harbenn
• harkeens
• harckens
• Zarkes
• Harumen
• Harketon
• Herehency
• Hanken
• Tharren
• Carkeng
• Gurken

Etymology of HARKEN

The word "harken" derives from the Old English word "heorcnian" which means "to listen" or "to pay attention". It is closely related to the word "heorcian" meaning "to hearken" or "to hear". The Old English term originated from the Proto-Germanic word "horkōną" which had a similar meaning. Eventually, "harken" emerged as the Middle English form of "hearken" or "heorcnian". The spelling "harken" began to appear in the 16th century, and it continues to be used in modern English.

Idioms with the word HARKEN

• harken back The idiom "harken back" means referring to or evoking something from the past, often in a nostalgic or reminiscent way. It indicates a connection or similarity between the present and a previous time, event, or characteristic.

Similar spelling words for HARKEN

• harden,
• harkness,
• harrigan,
• harkins,
• hearken,
• darken,
• shaken,
• harshen,
• harrison,
• hanker.

Conjugate verb Harken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have harkened

you would have harkened

he/she/it would have harkened

we would have harkened

they would have harkened

I would have harken

you would have harken

he/she/it would have harken

we would have harken

they would have harken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been harkening

you would have been harkening

he/she/it would have been harkening

we would have been harkening

they would have been harkening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would harken

you would harken

he/she/it would harken

we would harken

they would harken

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be harkening

you would be harkening

he/she/it would be harkening

we would be harkening

they would be harkening

FUTURE

I will harken

you will harken

he/she/it will harken

we will harken

they will harken

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be harkening

you will be harkening

he/she/it will be harkening

we will be harkening

they will be harkening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have harkened

you will have harkened

he/she/it will have harkened

we will have harkened

they will have harkened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been harkening

you will have been harkening

he/she/it will have been harkening

we will have been harkening

they will have been harkening

IMPERATIVE

you harken

we let´s harken

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to harken

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was harkening

you were harkening

he/she/it was harkening

we were harkening

they were harkening

PAST PARTICIPLE

harkened

PAST PERFECT

I had harkened

you had harkened

he/she/it had harkened

we had harkened

they had harkened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been harkening

you had been harkening

he/she/it had been harkening

we had been harkening

they had been harkening

PRESENT

I harken

you harken

he/she/it harkens

we harken

they harken

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am harkening

you are harkening

he/she/it is harkening

we are harkening

they are harkening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

harkening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have harkened

you have harkened

he/she/it has harkened

we have harkened

they have harkened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been harkening

you have been harkening

he/she/it has been harkening

we have been harkening

they have been harkening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it harken

SIMPLE PAST

I harkened

you harkened

he/she/it harkened

we harkened

they harkened