dawdle
intermediateB2/ˈdɔːdl/ · dawd-le
to waste time; to move slowly or delay in doing something.
Meanings
to waste time; to move slowly or delay in doing something.
وقت ضائع کرنا؛ آہستہ چلنا یا کسی کام کرنے میں تاخیر کرنا۔
ٹالنا
taalna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- don't dawdle
- dawdle around
- dawdle on tasks
Example Sentences
You shouldn't dawdle if you want to finish the project on time.
اگر آپ چاہتے ہیں کہ پروجیکٹ وقت پر مکمل ہو تو آپ کو ٹالنا نہیں چاہیے۔
Agar aap chahte hain ke project waqt par mukammal ho to aap ko taalna nahin chahiye.
He tends to dawdle whenever there's a deadline approaching.
جب بھی کوئی ڈیڈ لائن قریب آتی ہے تو وہ ٹالنے لگتا ہے۔
Jab bhi koi deadline qareeb aati hai to woh taalne lagta hai.
Stop dawdling and get to work!
ٹالنا بند کرو اور کام پر جاؤ!
Taalna band karo aur kaam par jao!
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a turtle dawdling slowly to remember the meaning of this word.
Visualize a person dragging their feet while trying to walk, symbolizing dawdling.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
وقت کی قدر کرو، وقت برباد نہ کرو۔
Waqt ki qadr karo, waqt barbaad na karo.
Value time, do not waste it.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "dawdlen" — to waste time
First known use: 15th century
The term 'dawdle' originates from Middle English 'dawdlen', which meant to waste time idly. Over time, it has retained a similar meaning in modern English.