beating
intermediateB1/ˈbiːtɪŋ/ · beat-ing
The action of hitting someone or something repeatedly.
Meanings
The action of hitting someone or something repeatedly.
کسی چیز یا شخص کو بار بار مارنے کی کارروائی۔
مار
maar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- severe beating
- beating heart
- beating drums
Example Sentences
The beating of the drums resonated through the streets.
ڈھولوں کی مار سڑکوں میں گونجی۔
Dholon ki maar sadkon mein ghanji.
He received a severe beating for his mistakes.
اس کی غلطیوں کے لئے اسے شدید مار پڑی۔
Us ki ghaltiyon ke liye use shadeed maar pari.
The beating of his heart quickened with excitement.
اس کا دل جوش میں دھڑکنے لگا۔
Us ka dil josh mein dhadakne laga.
Easily Confused With
To hit (someone or something) repeatedly.
کسی چیز یا شخص کو بار بار مارنا۔
مارنا
maar na
Common Collocations
- beat someone up
- beat the odds
- beat a path
Example Sentences
He was caught beating the dog in the yard.
اس کو آنگن میں کتے کو مارنے کے دوران پکڑا گیا۔
Us ko aangan mein kutte ko maarne ke doran pakra gaya.
She couldn't stop beating the drums during the concert.
وہ کنسرٹ کے دوران ڈھولوں کو مارنے سے رک نہ سکی۔
Woh concert ke doran dholon ko maarne se ruk na saki.
He learned to beat the competition through hard work.
اس نے محنت کے ذریعے مقابلے کو ہرانا سیکھ لیا۔
Us ne mehnat ke zariye muqablay ko harana seekh liya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the sound of a heart beating.
Picture a drummer hitting a drum in rhythm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عاشقوں کی دلوں میں ہے ایک سوراخ ضرب کا، مارا ہے جنافوں کی تیشہ زنی سے جن کا۔
Aashiqon ki dilon mein hai aik soorakh zarb ka, Maara hai janaafon ki tesha zani se jin ka.
In the hearts of lovers is a wound from the beating, / Struck by the strokes of their beloved.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مار پڑے تو سیکھ لو.
Maar pare to seekh lo.
Learn from the beating.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "beatan" — to strike
First known use: circa 12th century
The word 'beating' comes from the Old English 'beatan', which means to strike or hit. It has evolved over centuries and is used in various contexts, including physical punishment, the rhythm in music, and metaphorically in competition.