cuckoo
beginnerA2/ˈkʌkuː/ · cuck-oo
A bird known for its distinctive two-note call, often associated with spring.
Meanings
A bird known for its distinctive two-note call, often associated with spring.
ایک پرندہ جو اپنی منفرد دو نوٹوں کی آواز کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے، اکثر بہار کے ساتھ وابستہ ہوتا ہے۔
کوکُو
kookoo
Common Collocations
- cuckoo bird
- cuckoo's call
- cuckoo clock
Example Sentences
I heard the cuckoo singing in the woods.
میں نے woods میں کوکُو کی آواز سنی۔
main ne woods mein kookoo ki aawaz suni.
The cuckoo is known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests.
کوکُو دوسرے پرندوں کے گھونسلوں میں اپنے انڈے رکھنے کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔
kookoo doosray parindon ke ghonsloon mein apne anday rakhne ke liye jana jata hai.
In spring, the cuckoo's call can be heard in the countryside.
بہار میں، دیہی علاقے میں کوکُو کی آواز سنی جا سکتی ہے۔
bahar mein, dehi ilaqe mein kookoo ki aawaz suni ja sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Cuckoo sounds like a playful, silly sound, reminding you of spring.
Imagine a cuckoo bird singing joyfully in a vibrant green forest.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خدا کی کوکُو کی کرن اور گزر گئی جھیلوں کا تماشا
Khuda ki kookoo ki kiran aur guzar gayi jheelon ka tamasha
The ray of God's cuckoo and the spectacle of passing lakes
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "cucut" — the sound made by the bird
First known use: 14th century
The word 'cuckoo' has been used since the Middle Ages to describe the bird known for its distinctive call. It has also come to represent ideas of foolishness and trickery.