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drinking

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/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/ · drink-ing

The act of consuming a liquid, especially a beverage.

Meanings

verbinformal

The act of consuming a liquid, especially a beverage.

ایک مائع، خاص طور پر مشروب، کا استعمال کرنا۔

پینا

peena

Synonyms

consumingsippinggulpingپیناسوح کرنانوشیدنی لینا

Antonyms

withholdingrefusingstoppingروکناانکار کرنابند کرنا

Common Collocations

  • drinking water
  • drinking alcohol
  • drinking habits

Example Sentences

She enjoys drinking fresh juice in the morning.

وہ صبح کے وقت تازہ رس پینا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh subah ke waqt taza ras peena pasand karti hai.

Drinking enough water is essential for health.

کافی پانی پینا صحت کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Kafi pani peena sehat ke liye zaroori hai.

They were drinking tea while discussing their plans.

وہ اپنے منصوبوں پر بات کرتے ہوئے چائے پی رہے تھے۔

Woh apne manzpon par baat karte hue chai pi rahe the.

Easily Confused With

drunk:Drunk refers to the state of being intoxicated by alcohol, whereas drinking refers to the action of consuming liquids.

Word Family

drink
verbپینا
drinker
nounپینے والا
drunk
adjectiveنشر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'drink' as the action, then add '-ing' for ongoing action.

Picture someone lifting a glass to their lips.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک ہی چپ ہے، ہر ایک ہی پیا ہے پانی، کچھ تو بولتے، کچھ تو گویائی کی زباں رکھتے۔

Har aik hi chup hai, har aik hi piya hai paani, Kuch to bolte, kuch to gawai ki zuban rakhte.

Everyone is silent, everyone has drunk water, some speak, some keep the language of expression.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پیاسے کو اپنی مٹی کی یاد آتی ہے۔

Pyaase ko apni mitti ki yaad aati hai.

A thirsty person remembers their homeland.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "drincan" — to drink

First known use: before the 12th century

The term 'drinking' has its roots in the Old English word 'drincan', which evolved into its current form over the centuries.