mumbles
intermediateB1/ˈmʌmbəlz/ · mum-bles
to speak quietly and unclearly, often in a way that is difficult to understand.
Meanings
to speak quietly and unclearly, often in a way that is difficult to understand.
آہستہ اور غیر واضح طور پر بولنا، اکثر اس طرح کہ سمجھنا مشکل ہو.
سرگوشی
sargoshi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- mumbles in response
- mumbles to himself
- mumbles under breath
Example Sentences
He always mumbles during his presentations, making it hard for anyone to understand him.
وہ ہمیشہ اپنی پریزنٹیشنز کے دوران سرگوشی کرتا ہے، جس سے کسی کے لیے بھی اسے سمجھنا مشکل ہو جاتا ہے.
Woh hamesha apni presentations ke doran sargoshi karta hai, jis se kisi ke liye bhi use samajhna mushkil ho jata hai.
When asked about the project, she mumbled a few words that didn't make sense.
پروject کے بارے میں پوچھے جانے پر، اس نے چند الفاظ آہستہ سے کہے جو سمجھ نہیں آئے.
Project ke bare mein pooche jane par, usne chand alfaaz aahista se kahe jo samajh nahi aaye.
He mumbles so softly that I can barely hear what he is saying.
وہ اتنی آہستہ سرگوشی کرتا ہے کہ مجھے بمشکل یہ سنائی دیتا ہے کہ وہ کیا کہہ رہا ہے.
Woh itni aahista sargoshi karta hai ke mujhe bemushkil yeh sunai deta hai ke woh kya keh raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'mumbles' as a low, soft sound that is difficult to understand.
Imagine someone speaking softly with a finger to their lips, indicating a whisper.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے۔<br>بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle.<br>Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for. Many of my wishes were fulfilled, but still, too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بکواس کرنے میں کوئی عیب نہیں۔
Bakwas karne mein koi aib nahi.
There is no shame in talking nonsense.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "mumble" — to speak in a low and unclear voice
First known use: 15th century
The word 'mumble' comes from the Middle English term which has been used since the 15th century to describe unclear speech.