petting
beginnerA1/ˈpɛt.ɪŋ/ · pet-ting
To touch or stroke an animal or person affectionately.
Meanings
To touch or stroke an animal or person affectionately.
کسی جانور یا شخص کو پیار سے چھونا یا سہلانا۔
پیار کرنا
pyaar karna
Common Collocations
- petting a dog
- gentle petting
- petting your cat
Example Sentences
She loves petting her cat in the evening.
وہ شام کو اپنی بلی کو پیار کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔
Woh shaam ko apni bili ko pyaar karna pasand karti hai.
Petting a dog can be very relaxing.
کتے کو پیار کرنا بہت آرام دہ ہو سکتا ہے۔
Kutte ko pyaar karna bohat aaram deh ho sakta hai.
The children enjoyed petting the rabbits at the petting zoo.
بچے پالتو چڑیا گھر میں خرگوشوں کو پیار کرنا پسند کرتے تھے۔
Bachay paltoo chidiya ghar mein khargoshon ko pyaar karna pasand karte the.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'pet' as in 'petting your pet'.
Imagine a person gently stroking a dog or cat.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "patten" — to stroke gently
First known use: 14th century
The word 'petting' has evolved from the act of stroking an animal or person affectionately. It has become associated with caring gestures.