burn
beginnerA1/bɜrn/ · burn
To subject to fire, heat or flame; to cause to be consumed or destroyed.
Meanings
To subject to fire, heat or flame; to cause to be consumed or destroyed.
آگ یا حرارت کے زیر اثر لانے کے لئے؛ ختم کرنا یا تباہ کرنا۔
سوزاندن
sozaandaan
Common Collocations
- burn calories
- burn bridges
- burn the midnight oil
Example Sentences
He accidentally burned his hand while cooking.
اس نے کھانا پکاتے وقت اتفاقی طور پر اپنا ہاتھ سوزا لیا۔
Us ne khana pakaate waqt ittefaqqi tor par apna haath sojaa liya.
The house burned down in the fire.
آگ میں گھر سوز گیا۔
Aag mein ghar sojaa gaya.
She burns incense to make the room smell nice.
وہ کمرے میں خوشبو کے لیے عطر سوزاتی ہے۔
Woh kamray mein khushboo ke liye itr sojaati hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a candle burning brightly.
A campfire with flames dancing.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگ سے آگ نہیں بجھتی
Aag se aag nahi bujhti
One fire does not extinguish another.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "byrnan" — to be on fire
First known use: Circa 1000 AD
The word 'burn' has been used in English since at least the 10th century, evolving from its Old English roots.