choke
beginnerA2/tʃoʊk/ · choke
To obstruct the air passage, preventing normal breathing.
Meanings
To obstruct the air passage, preventing normal breathing.
ہوا کی گزر گاہ کو روکا جائے، جس سے عام سانس لینے میں دشواری ہوتی ہے۔
ختن
khatna
Common Collocations
- choke on food
- choke with grief
- choke back tears
Example Sentences
He began to choke on his food.
وہ اپنے کھانے پر دم گھٹنے لگا۔
Woh apne khanay par dam ghatnay laga.
She tried to choke back her tears.
اس نے اپنے آنسوؤں کو روکنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne apne aansuon ko rokne ki koshish ki.
The child choked on a small toy.
بچہ ایک چھوٹی کھلونے پر دم گھٹ گیا۔
Bachcha aik choti khilone par dam ghat gaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'choke' as a blocked airway.
Imagine someone holding their throat while struggling to breathe.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سانپ نکل جانے کے بعد لکیر نہیں کھینچتے
saanp nikal jane ke baad lakeer nahi kheenchte
Do not draw lines after the snake has escaped.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cocian" — to choke
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from the Old English term, which has roots in Middle English and has been used in various contexts related to suffocation or obstruction.