Meanings
A rhythmic beating, especially of the heart.
دل کی دھڑکن کی مانند ایک منظم ضرب.
ضرب
darb
Common Collocations
- weak pulse
- strong pulse
- check pulse
Example Sentences
The doctor checked the patient's pulse to assess his health.
ڈاکٹر نے مریض کی ضرب جانچ کر صحت کا اندازہ لگایا.
Doctor ne mareez ki darb jaanch kar sehat ka andaaza lagaya.
A strong pulse indicates good health.
مضبوط ضرب اچھی صحت کی علامت ہے.
Mazboot darb achi sehat ki alamat hai.
The nurse took his pulse every hour.
نرس نے ہر گھنٹے اس کی ضرب لی.
Nurse ne har ghante is ki darb li.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'pulse' as the beat of life.
Imagine a heart beating rhythmically.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
درد کی ضرب سے جاگ اٹھا ہوں، دل تو ہے مضطرب، نگاہوں میں خواب ہے.
Dard ki darb se jaag utha hoon, dil to hai muztarab, nigahon mein khwab hai.
Awakened by the pulse of pain, the heart is disturbed, dreams linger in the eyes.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سکون دل میں ہے.
Sukoon dil mein hai.
Peace is found within the heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pulsus" — beat, strike
First known use: 14th century
The term 'pulse' has been used since Middle English, originating from the Latin 'pulsus' which means a touch or beat, reflective of a heartbeat.