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shake

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/ʃeɪk/ · shake

to move (something) quickly and forcefully back and forth or up and down.

Meanings

verbinformal

to move (something) quickly and forcefully back and forth or up and down.

کسی چیز کو تیزی سے پیچھے اور آگے یا اوپر اور نیچے حرکت دینا۔

ہلانا

hlana

Synonyms

joltwigglevibrateجھنجھوڑناکانپناجھکڑنا

Antonyms

steadycalmstillپرامنساکنخاموش

Common Collocations

  • shake hands
  • shake a bottle
  • shake with fear

Example Sentences

I like to shake the bottle before using the paint.

میں رنگ استعمال کرنے سے پہلے بوتل کو ہلانا پسند کرتا ہوں۔

main rang istemal karne se pehle bottle ko hlana pasand karta hoon.

He decided to shake hands with everyone at the party.

اس نے پارٹی میں سب کے ساتھ ہاتھ ملانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

us ne party mein sab ke saath haath milane ka faisla kiya.

The earthquake caused the ground to shake violently.

زلزلے نے زمین کو شدید ہلانا شروع کر دیا۔

zalzale ne zameen ko shiddat se hlana shuru kar diya.

Easily Confused With

shakeup:Shake refers to a physical movement, while shakeup generally refers to a major change or restructuring.

Word Family

shaken
verbہلایا گیا
shaker
nounہیلنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of shaking a cocktail to mix the ingredients.

Imagine someone shaking someone else's hand warmly.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ہلکی ہوا میں خود کو سنبھالنا ہے, کیفیت جوناگی میں پھر کہیں جھنجھوڑنا ہے۔

har halka hawa mein khud ko sambhalna hai, kaifiyat junagi mein phir kahin jhinjhorna hai.

In every gentle breeze, one must hold themselves, In a state of delirium, one must shake themselves again.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہلکی ہلکی چال سے دھوکہ دینا

halqi halqi chaal se dhoka dena

To deceive with a light gait.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sceacan" — to move back and forth

First known use: 15th century

The word 'shake' has evolved from Old English, maintaining its core meaning of movement.