Meanings
Slightly wet; moist.
ہلکا سا گیلا؛ مرطوب۔
نیم خشک
neem khushk
Common Collocations
- damp cloth
- damp weather
- damp soil
Example Sentences
The grass is damp from the morning dew.
گھاس صبح کی شبنم سے نیم خشک ہے۔
Ghaas subah ki shabnam se neem khushk hai.
He wiped his hands on the damp towel.
اس نے اپنے ہاتھوں کو نیم خشک تولیے پر صاف کیا۔
Us ne apne haathon ko neem khushk toliye par saaf kiya.
The basement has a damp smell due to the leaks.
نیچے کا کمرہ لیکیج کی وجہ سے نیم خشک بو میں ہے۔
Neeche ka kamra leakage ki wajah se neem khushk boo mein hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of damp as 'dam' plus 'p' for 'partly wet'.
Visualize a rainy day with puddles where the ground is damp.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
گلا پانی چوروں کا
Gala pani choro ka
Moisture is a thief's best friend.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "dampian" — to make damp
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from its Old English roots, where it signified a state of moistness. It has been used in English since the 14th century.