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mouth

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/maʊθ/ · mouth

The opening in the lower part of the face used for speaking, eating, and breathing.

Meanings

nounformal

The opening in the lower part of the face used for speaking, eating, and breathing.

چہرے کے نچلے حصے میں بولنے، کھانے، اور سانس لینے کے لیے استعمال ہونے والا سوراخ۔

منہ

munh

Synonyms

openingorificeentranceسوراخدروازہکھولنا

Antonyms

closuresealبندشمہر

Common Collocations

  • mouth of a river
  • mouth to mouth
  • to put words in someone's mouth

Example Sentences

The mouth is essential for eating food.

منہ کھانے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Munh khanay ke liye zaroori hai.

She smiled with her mouth wide open.

اس نے منہ کھول کر مسکراہٹ پیش کی۔

Us ne munh khol kar muskurahat pesh ki.

The doctor examined his mouth for any signs of infection.

ڈاکٹر نے اس کے منہ کا معائنہ کیا کسی بھی انفکشن کے آثار کے لیے۔

Daktar ne is ke munh ka muaina kiya kisi bhi infection ke asar ke liye.

Easily Confused With

moth:A moth is an insect, while a mouth is an opening in the face.

Word Family

mouthful
nounمنہ بھر
mouthing
verbمنہ سے کہنا
mouthpiece
nounمنہ کا حصہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mouth' as where you put food in.

Imagine a mouth open wide to take a big bite of food.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ کہہ منہ سے گزر جائے کچھ صفحات کی طرح، خموشی نے دل کو بیاں کر دیا ہے۔

Na keh munh se guzar jaye kuch safahat ki tarah, khamoshi ne dil ko bayan kar diya hai.

Do not let the words slip away like some pages; silence has expressed the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

منہ بند رکھو تو بہت کچھ بچ سکتا ہے۔

Munh band rakho to bohot kuch bach sakta hai.

If you keep your mouth shut, a lot can be saved.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "mūð" — opening, orifice

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'mouth' has its roots in Old English and has been used since ancient times to refer to the opening used for eating and speaking.