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moaning

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/ˈmoʊnɪŋ/ · moan-ing

A long, low sound made by someone who is in pain or discomfort.

Meanings

nouninformal

A long, low sound made by someone who is in pain or discomfort.

ایک لمبی، کمزور آواز جو کسی شخص کی درد یا تکلیف کا احساس کرتی ہے.

آہ و پکار

aah-o-pakaar

Synonyms

groanwailwhineآوازخفتپکار

Antonyms

cheerlaughcelebrateخوش ہوناہنسیشادی کرنا

Common Collocations

  • moaning sound
  • soft moaning
  • loud moaning

Example Sentences

She heard the moaning of the wind outside.

اس نے باہر ہوا کی آہ و پکار سنی.

Us ne baahar hawa ki aah-o-pakaar suni.

His moaning was a sign of his discomfort.

اس کی آہ و پکار اس کی بے چین ہونے کا اشارہ تھا.

Us ki aah-o-pakaar us ki bechain hone ka ishaara tha.

She couldn't sleep due to the moaning sounds from the neighbor's apartment.

وہ اپنے پڑوسی کے اپارٹمنٹ سے آنے والی آہ و پکار کی آوازوں کی وجہ سے سو نہیں سکی.

Woh apne padosi ke apartment se aane wali aah-o-pakaar ki aawaazon ki wajah se so nahi saki.

Easily Confused With

groaning:Groaning often implies a deeper expression of pain or distress compared to moaning.
verbinformal

To make a low sound of pain or discomfort.

درد یا تکلیف کی کمزور آواز نکالنا.

آہ بھرنا

aah bharna

Synonyms

groancomplainlamentآہ بھرناشکایت کرنارونا

Antonyms

celebraterejoiceshoutخوش ہوناخوشی مناناچلانا

Common Collocations

  • moaning softly
  • moaning in pain
  • moaning about life

Example Sentences

He was moaning about his bad luck.

وہ اپنی بدقسمتی کی شکایت کر رہا تھا.

Woh apni badqismati ki shikayat kar raha tha.

She kept moaning after the fall.

وہ گرنے کے بعد آہ بھرتی رہی.

Woh girne ke baad aah bharti rahi.

The patient was moaning in the hospital.

مریض ہسپتال میں آہ بھر رہا تھا.

Mareez hospital mein aah bhar raha tha.

Easily Confused With

groaning:Groaning also signifies discomfort but can imply a stronger emotion than moaning.

Word Family

moan
verbآہ بھرنا
moaner
nounآہ بھرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Moan sounds like 'moan', just think of a low sound of discomfort.

Imagine someone in bed making a soft moaning sound due to discomfort.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آہ بھر کے بھی اس سے کچھ نہ کچھ جھوٹی خبر ملے گی، بے صبری ہی کرے گی محفل کا مزہ منحرف.

Aah bhar ke bhi us se kuch na kuch jhooti khabar milegi, besabri hi kare gi mehfil ka maza manharif.

Even after sighing, some false news will come from him, Impatience will divert the enjoyment of the gathering.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آتی ہے آہ و پکار، کہ جذبات ہیں سب ادھورے.

Aati hai aah-o-pakaar, ke jazbat hain sab adhore.

There comes a moaning sound, for all emotions are incomplete.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "mōnian" — to lament or grieve

First known use: before 12th century

The term has evolved from Old English 'mōnian', which signified expressing sorrow or discomfort, to modern usage encompassing various forms of vocal expression.