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moans

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/moʊnz/ · moans

To make a low sound of pain or discomfort.

Meanings

verbinformal

To make a low sound of pain or discomfort.

درد یا تکلیف کی کمزور آواز نکالنا۔

آہ و زاری

aah o zaari

Synonyms

groansighwhineکڑکڑاناآہشیون

Antonyms

cheerlaughrejoiceخوشیہنسیخوش ہونا

Common Collocations

  • moan in pain
  • moan of despair
  • moaning sounds

Example Sentences

She moans when she gets a headache.

جب اس کا سر درد ہوتا ہے تو وہ آہ و زاری کرتی ہے۔

Jab us ka sar dard hota hai to woh aah o zaari karti hai.

The injured player began to moan.

زخمی کھلاڑی آہ و زاری کرنے لگا۔

Zakhmi khiladi aah o zaari karne laga.

He can sometimes be heard moaning in his sleep.

کبھی کبھی اسے نیند میں آہ و زاری کرتے ہوئے سنا جا سکتا ہے۔

Kabhi kabhi use neend mein aah o zaari karte huye suna ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

groans:Groans specifically imply low sounds of distress, while moans can indicate discomfort or pleasure.
nouninformal

A low sound made to express pain or discomfort.

درد یا تکلیف کا اظہار کرنے کے لیے نکالی جانے والی نرم آواز.

آہ و زاری

aah o zaari

Synonyms

groansighlamentationکڑکڑاہٹآہشکایت

Antonyms

celebrationcheerjoyجشنخوشیخوش ہونا

Common Collocations

  • a moan of pain
  • soft moans
  • moans of distress

Example Sentences

His moans echoed in the quiet room.

اس کی آہ و زاری خاموش کمرے میں گونجی۔

Us ki aah o zaari khamosh kamre mein gonji.

She let out a moan of frustration.

اس نے مایوسی کی آہ و زاری کی۔

Us ne mayoosi ki aah o zaari ki.

The moans came from the next room.

آہ و زاری اگلی کمرے سے آ رہی تھی۔

Aah o zaari aglay kamray se aa rahi thi.

Easily Confused With

groan:Moans can denote both pain and pleasure while groans are primarily associated with discomfort.

Word Family

moaningly
adverbآہ و زاری کے ساتھ
moaner
nounآہ و زاری کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of moans as the sounds one makes when feeling low.

Picture someone in discomfort, softly moaning to themselves.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

صدیق نے اپنی آہ و زاری سے پردہ اٹھایا ہے۔

Sadiq ne apni aah o zaari se parda uthaya hai.

Sadiq has unveiled with his moans.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھل کے آہ و زاری کر، دل کا بوجھ ہلکا کر۔

Khil ke aah o zaari kar, dil ka bojh halka kar.

Express your moans openly to lighten your heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "mōnan" — to grieve, to complain

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Old English, passing through Middle English forms, to its current usage in Modern English.