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moan

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/moʊn/ · moan

to make a long, low sound of pain or discomfort.

Meanings

verbinformal

to make a long, low sound of pain or discomfort.

درد یا عدم سہولت کی صورت میں لمبی، گہری آواز نکالنا۔

آہ و زاری کرنا

aah o zaari karna

Synonyms

groanlamentwhineآہگْھاوآہ سردی

Antonyms

cheershoutlaughخوشی مناناآواز دیناہنسی

Common Collocations

  • moan in pain
  • moan with pleasure
  • moan about something

Example Sentences

She began to moan in her sleep, indicating she was having a nightmare.

وہ اپنے خواب میں آہ و زاری کرنے لگی، جو یہ ظاہر کرتا ہے کہ اسے خواب میں ڈراؤنی صورت حال کا سامنا ہے۔

Woh apne khwab mein aah o zaari karne lagi, jo yeh zahir karta hai ke use khwab mein daraoni soorat haal ka samna hai.

He couldn't help but moan when he stubbed his toe.

جب اس نے اپنی انگلی سے ٹکرائی تو وہ آہ کرنے سے نہیں روک سکا۔

Jab us ne apni ungli se takraayi to woh aah karne se nahin rok saka.

The children moaned when their parents announced it was time to go home.

جب ان کے والدین نے اعلان کیا کہ گھر جانے کا وقت ہوگیا تو بچے آہ و زاری کرنے لگے۔

Jab un ke walidain ne elan kiya ke ghar jane ka waqt hogaya to bachay aah o zaari karne lage.

Easily Confused With

groan:While both words refer to low sounds of discomfort, 'groan' can imply a more audible, often deeper sound compared to 'moan'.

Word Family

moaningly
adverbآہ بھر کر
moaner
nounآہ و زاری کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the sound someone makes when they're really unhappy or in pain.

Picture someone holding their stomach in agony, making a moaning sound.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مجھ کو آہ و زاری کی ضرورت ہے اے دل، ہر کسے پیغام دے کر چپ رہ گیا ہوں میں۔

Mujh ko aah o zaari ki zaroorat hai ae dil, Har kase paighaam de kar chup reh gaya hun mein.

I need to moan, O heart, I have remained silent after conveying every message.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "mōnan" — to make a low sound of grief or distress

First known use: 14th century

The word 'moan' has its roots in Old English, where it described the act of expressing sorrow or pain through sounds.