Meanings
To remove moisture from something.
کسی چیز سے نمی نکالنا۔
خشک کرنا
khushk karna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- drying cloth
- drying process
- air drying
Example Sentences
I am drying the clothes outside.
میں کپڑے باہر خشک کر رہا ہوں۔
main kapray bahar khushk kar raha hon.
The sun is effective for drying fruits.
سورج پھلوں کو خشک کرنے میں مؤثر ہے۔
sooraj phalon ko khushk karne mein mo'asar hai.
She hangs the wet towels for drying.
وہ گیلے تولیے خشک کرنے کے لیے لٹکاتی ہے۔
woh geelay toliye khushk karne ke liye latkati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'drying clothes' left in the sun.
Picture clothes hanging on a line in the sun to dry.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا کہوں میں اُس کا حال، جو خوشک ہے کاغذ گُزرنے کے بعد،
kya kahun main uska haal, jo khushk hai kaghaz guzarnay ke baad.
What can I say about him, who is dried up after passing by?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خشک کمر پر جھاڑو لگتا ہے۔
khushk kamar par jharo lagta hai.
A dry back gets a broom.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "drygan" — to make dry
First known use: 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English and has been used in different forms throughout history to describe the process of removing moisture.