rub
beginnerA1/rʌb/ · rub
To apply pressure and friction to a surface while moving your hand back and forth.
Meanings
To apply pressure and friction to a surface while moving your hand back and forth.
ایک سطح پر دباؤ اور رگڑ لگانا جبکہ اپنے ہاتھ کو آگے پیچھے حرکت دینا۔
رگڑنا
ragadna
Common Collocations
- gently rub
- rub the surface
- rub away dirt
Example Sentences
You should rub the ointment into the skin.
آپ کو مرہم کو جلد میں رگڑنا چاہیے۔
Aap ko marham ko jild mein ragadna chahiye.
Rub the fabric gently to remove the stain.
داغ کو دور کرنے کے لیے کپڑے کو نرمی سے رگڑیں۔
Dagh ko door karne ke liye kapray ko narmi se ragarain.
He rubbed his hands together to keep warm.
اس نے اپنے ہاتھوں کو گرم رکھنے کے لیے ایک دوسرے سے رگڑا۔
Us ne apne haathon ko garam rakhne ke liye aik doosray se ragda.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of rubbing your hands together to create warmth.
Imagine wiping a surface to make it clean.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوری چھپے کام کرنا چاہیئے۔
Chori chupay kaam karna chahiye.
One should work discreetly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rubban" — to move back and forth
First known use: 14th century
The word 'rub' has roots in Old English from the word 'rubban', which carried the meaning of moving something to create friction.