laughing
beginnerA1/ˈlæf.ɪŋ/ · laugh-ing
to make a sound with the vocal cords that expresses amusement or happiness.
Meanings
to make a sound with the vocal cords that expresses amusement or happiness.
ایک ایسی آواز پیدا کرنا جو خوشی یا مزاح کا اظہار کرتی ہے۔
ہنسنا
hansna
Common Collocations
- laughing out loud
- laughing matter
- laughing stock
Example Sentences
He was laughing at the funny joke.
وہ مذاق پر ہنس رہا تھا۔
Woh mazaak par hans raha tha.
Children were laughing in the park.
بچے پارک میں ہنس رہے تھے۔
Bachay park mein hans rahe thay.
She couldn't stop laughing at the comedy show.
وہ مزاحیہ شو پر ہنسنے سے رک نہیں پا رہی تھی۔
Woh mazhia show par hansne se ruk nahi paa rahi thi.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the sound 'ha ha ha' when someone laughs.
Imagine a group of friends at a party laughing together.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہنسی تو خوشی کا ایک عالم ہے۔
Hansi to khushi ka aik aalam hai.
Laughter is a state of joy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنسی خوشی کی کنجی ہے۔
Hansi khushi ki kunji hai.
Laughter is the key to happiness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hlæhhan" — to laugh
First known use: before 12th century
The word evolved from Old English into Middle English and eventually into its modern form. It has maintained its core meaning throughout its evolution.