lying
intermediateB1/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/ · ly-ing
To make an untrue statement with the intent to deceive.
Meanings
To make an untrue statement with the intent to deceive.
غلط بیان دینا جس کا ارادہ دھوکہ دینا ہو۔
جھوٹ بولنا
jhoot bolna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- lying to someone
- caught lying
- lying in court
Example Sentences
He was caught lying about his qualifications.
اسے اپنی قابلیت کے بارے میں جھوٹ بولتے ہوئے پکڑ لیا گیا۔
Usay apni qabilat ke bare mein jhoot bolte hue pakar liya gaya.
Lying can damage relationships.
جھوٹ بولنا تعلقات کو نقصان پہنچا سکتا ہے۔
Jhoot bolna taluqaat ko nuqsan pohancha sakta hai.
She felt guilty for lying to her friend.
اسے اپنے دوست کے ساتھ جھوٹ بولنے پر جرم محسوس ہوا۔
Usay apne dost ke sath jhoot bolne par jurm mehsoos hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a lie as a web that entangles people.
Picture a person caught in a web of lies.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جھوٹ کی جو باتیں ہیں، وہ سب ہیں بے بنیاد۔
Jhoot ki jo baatein hain, woh sab hain be buniyad.
The lies that are spoken, all are baseless.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جھوٹ کا پاؤں نہیں ہوتا۔
Jhoot ka paon nahi hota.
A lie has no legs.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "licgan" — to lie down, to recline
First known use: 15th century
The term 'lying' has evolved from Old English, reflecting both physical positioning and the act of deceit as language developed.