disturb
intermediateB1/dɪˈstɜːrb/ · dis-turb
to interfere with or interrupt the normal arrangement or functioning of something.
Meanings
to interfere with or interrupt the normal arrangement or functioning of something.
کسی چیز کی معمول کی ترتیب یا کام میں مداخلت کرنا یا اس کو روکنا۔
خلل ڈالنا
khalal daalna
Common Collocations
- disturb the peace
- disturb someone
- disturb the flow
Example Sentences
Please do not disturb me while I am studying.
براہ کرم مجھے پڑھائی کرتے وقت خلل نہ ڈالیں۔
Barah-e-karam mujhe parhai karte waqt khalal na dalain.
The loud noise disturbed the entire neighborhood.
تھوڑی شور نے پورے پڑوس میں خلل ڈال دیا۔
Thori shor ne poore paros mein khalal daal diya.
She didn't mean to disturb the meeting.
اس کا مقصد میٹنگ میں خلل ڈالنا نہیں تھا۔
Us ka maqsad meeting mein khalal dalna nahi tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'disturb-ing' sound that breaks the silence.
Imagine a calm room suddenly filled with loud noises.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زخم دل سرور دے کر کدھر جا رہے ہو کیوں میری محبت میں خلل ڈالتے ہو
Zakhm dil suroor de kar kidhar ja rahe ho Kyun meri mohabbat mein khalal daalte ho
Where are you going, causing disturbance to my love? Why do you interrupt my affection?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہوا میں خلل نہ ڈال
Hawa mein khalal na daal
Do not disturb the air.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "disturbare" — to throw into confusion
First known use: 15th century
The word 'disturb' originated from the Latin 'disturbare', which means to throw into disorder or confusion. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.