eavesdrop
intermediateB1/ˈiːvzdrɒp/ · eaves-drop
to secretly listen to a conversation.
Meanings
to secretly listen to a conversation.
خفیہ طور پر گفتگو کو سننا۔
چوگا بجانا
chhoga bajana
Common Collocations
- eavesdrop on someone's conversation
- eavesdrop secretly
- eavesdrop on a meeting
Example Sentences
She decided to eavesdrop on her neighbor's conversation.
اس نے اپنے ہمسائے کی گفتگو کو چوری چھپے سننے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apne hamsaye ki guftagu ko chori chhupe sunne ka faisla kiya.
It's rude to eavesdrop on private discussions.
نجی بحثوں کو چوگا بجانا نا۔ شائستگی نہیں ہے۔
Niji behason ko chhoga bajana na. Shaistagi nahin hai.
He was caught trying to eavesdrop on the secret meeting.
اس کو خفیہ میٹنگ کے دوران چوگا بجانے کی کوشش کرتے ہوئے پکڑ لیا گیا۔
Us ko khufiya meeting ke doran chhoga bajane ki koshish karte hue pakar liya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine someone hiding under the eaves of a house to listen.
Picture a person crouched near the roof edges, trying to catch conversations.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پتھروں پر سن کے کتریں ہوئیں، باتیں بسا بھی کر لیا ہنس کے
Pathron par sun ke katrein hui, baatein basa bhi kar liya hans ke
Listening to whispers while hiding, they laughed and continued their talk.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوگا نہ بجاؤ، اپنا نہ بھید کھول نہ دو!
Chhoga na bajao, apna na bhed khol na do!
Don't eavesdrop, don't reveal your own secrets!
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "yfesdrēopan" — to listen secretly
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from its Old English roots, where 'yfe' refers to the eaves of a house, indicating the secretive nature of listening from outside.