Meanings
To swallow something eagerly or in large mouthfuls.
کسی چیز کو جلدی یا بڑی مقدار میں نگلنا۔
نگلنا
ngalna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- gulp down
- gulp water
- gulp food
Example Sentences
He took a big gulp of water after the workout.
اس نے ورزش کے بعد بڑے پیاسے سے پانی کا ایک گھونٹ لیا۔
Us ne warzish ke baad bade piase se pani ka ek ghont liya.
She gulped her drink nervously before speaking.
اس نے بولنے سے پہلے بے چینی سے اپنا مشروب نگل لیا۔
Us ne bolne se pehle bechaini se apna mashroob ngal liya.
The cat gulped down its food quickly.
بلی نے اپنا کھانا جلدی سے نگل لیا۔
Billi ne apna khana jaldi se ngal liya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of gulping down water quickly when very thirsty.
Imagine someone eagerly drinking from a tall glass.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle Dutch "gulpen" — to gulp, to swallow
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from the Middle Dutch 'gulpen', which directly relates to the act of swallowing or taking in liquid quickly.