drunk
intermediateB1/drʌŋk/ · drunk
in a state of intoxication due to alcohol consumption
Meanings
in a state of intoxication due to alcohol consumption
الکحل کے استعمال کی وجہ سے نشے کی حالت میں
نشہ میں
nasha mein
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- drunk driving
- drunk behavior
- drunk confession
Example Sentences
He was too drunk to drive home.
وہ گھر جانے کے لیے بہت نشہ میں تھا۔
Woh ghar jane ke liye bohat nasha mein tha.
They had a drunk argument last night.
انہوں نے کل رات نشہ میں جھگڑا کیا۔
Unhon ne kal raat nasha mein jhagra kiya.
She woke up feeling very drunk the next morning.
وہ اگلی صبح بہت نشہ میں جاگی۔
Woh agli subah bohat nasha mein jagi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'drunk' as when you 'dive into a drink'.
Picture a festive gathering where people are laughing and singing, some are visibly drunk.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بہت مہنگی ہے محفل، مزے لینے کے لیے، ہوش میں آؤ تو بتاؤں کیا ہوتا ہے۔
Bahut mehngi hai mehfil, maze lene ke liye, Hosh mein aao to bataoon kya hota hai.
The gathering is very expensive for enjoyment, If you regain your senses, I will tell you what happens.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شراب ہے تو نشہ بھی ہوگا
sharab hai to nasha bhi hoga
If there is wine, there will also be intoxication.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "druncen" — to be intoxicated
First known use: 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English, where it originally referred to the state of being intoxicated. Over time, the usage has remained consistent in English.