Meanings
to smile widely, showing the teeth
پھر سے مسکرانا، دانت دکھانا
مسکراہٹ
muskurahat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- grin from ear to ear
- sly grin
- grin at someone
Example Sentences
She always grins when she sees her best friend.
وہ ہمیشہ اپنے بہترین دوست کو دیکھ کر مسکراتی ہے۔
Woh hamesha apne behtareen dost ko dekh kar muskurati hai.
He couldn’t help but grin at the funny joke.
وہ اس مضحکہ خیز لطیفے پر مسکرانے سے باز نہ رہ سکا۔
Woh is mazahiya lateefe par muskurane se baz na reh saka.
A grin spread across his face as he opened the gift.
تحفہ کھولتے ہی اس کے چہرے پر مسکراہٹ پھیل گئی۔
Tuhfa kholte hi uske chehre par muskurahat phail gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a big, toothy grin when you are happy.
Picture someone smiling widely, showing all their teeth.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مسکراہٹوں کا چراغ ہو، ہر چہرے پر خلوص ہو
Muskurahatoun ka chiragh ho, har chehre par khuloos ho
May there be a lamp of smiles, and sincerity on every face.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنسی ہر درد کی دوا ہے
Hansi har dard ki dawa hai
Laughter is the remedy for every pain.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "grennan" — to grin or show teeth
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English and has retained its meaning related to facial expressions.