Meanings
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
جسم کی ضرورت کو پورا کرنے کی قدرتی خواہش، خاص طور پر کھانے کے لیے۔
خواہش
khwahish
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- increased appetite
- loss of appetite
- healthy appetite
Example Sentences
I have a strong appetite after the workout.
ورزش کے بعد مجھے شدید خواہش ہے۔
Warzish ke baad mujhe shadid khwahish hai.
His appetite for adventure is unmatched.
مہم جوئی کے لیے اس کی خواہش بے نظیر ہے۔
Mehem jowi ke liye is ki khwahish be nazir hai.
She lost her appetite due to the illness.
بیماری کی وجہ سے اس کی بھوک چلی گئی۔
Bimari ki wajah se is ki bhook chali gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'appetizing food' to remember appetite.
Imagine a delicious meal that makes you hungry.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بھوک ہی سب کا آغا ز ہے۔
Bhook hi sab ka aghaaz hai.
Hunger is the beginning of everything.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "appetitus" — desire
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Latin into Middle English as 'appetiten' and has retained its meaning related to desire or craving, particularly for food.