growl
intermediateB1/ɡraʊl/ · growl
to make a low, guttural sound, often expressing anger or dissatisfaction.
Meanings
to make a low, guttural sound, often expressing anger or dissatisfaction.
ایک کم، گدگدی کرتی ہوئی آواز نکالنا، جو اکثر غصے یا عدم اطمینان کا اظہار کرتی ہے۔
گڑگڑانا
gurgurana
Common Collocations
- dog growl
- growl in anger
- low growl
Example Sentences
The dog began to growl when it sensed danger.
کتے نے خطرے کا احساس کرتے ہی گڑگڑانا شروع کر دیا۔
Kutte ne khatre ka ehsaas karte hi gurgurana shuru kar diya.
He growled in frustration when he lost the game.
جب وہ کھیل ہار گیا تو اس نے مایوسی میں گڑگڑایا۔
Jab woh khel haar gaya toh us ne mayoosi mein gurguraya.
The bear growled fiercely at the intruders.
بھالو نے دراندازوں پر شدت سے گڑگڑایا۔
Bhalu ne darandazon par shiddat se gurguraya.
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💡 Memory Tip
'Growl' sounds like a bear growling.
Imagine a bear standing protectively over its cubs, ready to growl at any intruder.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خرگوش بہر حال جب تک گڑگڑاتا نہیں، جھپٹتا نہیں۔
Khargosh behar haal jab tak gurgurata nahin, jhupatta nahin.
A rabbit does not jump until it growls.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "grūwian" — to snarl
First known use: 15th century
The word 'growl' originated from the Old English word 'grūwian', which means to snarl. Over time, it has been used to describe the deep, rumbling sound made by animals, especially dogs and bears, when they are threatened or angry.