Meanings
to make a mark by rubbing something soft against a surface.
کسی نرم چیز کو کسی سطح پر رگڑ کر نشان بنانا۔
دھندلا کرنا
dhundla karna
Common Collocations
- smudge of ink
- smudge on the paper
- smudge the paint
Example Sentences
She accidentally smudged the ink while writing.
اس نے لکھتے وقت غلطی سے سیاہی دھندلا کر دیا۔
Us ne likhte waqt ghalti se siyahi dhundla kar diya.
Be careful not to smudge the paint.
پینٹ دھندلا نہ ہونے کا خیال رکھیں۔
Paint dhundla na hone ka khayal rakhein.
He wiped his hand across the paper, leaving a smudge.
اس نے کاغذ پر ہاتھ پھیر دیا، جس سے دھندلا نشان رہ گیا۔
Us ne kagaz par haath pher diya, jis se dhundla nishan reh gaya.
Easily Confused With
a mark made by smearing.
رگڑنے سے بننے والا نشان۔
دھندلا
dhundla
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- ink smudge
- lipstick smudge
- smudge on the glass
Example Sentences
There is a smudge on your shirt.
آپ کی قمیض پر ایک دھندلا ہے۔
Aap ki qameez par aik dhundla hai.
I noticed a smudge of dirt on the wall.
میں نے دیوار پر مٹی کا دھندلا دیکھا۔
Main ne deewar par matti ka dhundla dekha.
The artist appreciated the smudge of color in her painting.
فنکار نے اپنی پینٹنگ میں رنگ کا دھندلا سراہا۔
Fankar ne apni painting mein rang ka dhundla saraha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of smudging your fingers on wet paint.
Imagine creating a streak on paper with a wet finger.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کے داغ آہستہ آہستہ دھندلے ہوتے ہیں، وقت کی مٹی سے سب نشان مٹ جاتے ہیں۔
Ishq ke daagh aahista aahista dhundlay hotay hain, Waqt ki matti se sab nishan mit jaate hain.
The scars of love fade slowly, All marks are erased by the dust of time.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "smudgen" — to smear
First known use: 17th century
The word evolved from the Old English term 'smudgen' which means to smear or to streak. It has been used since the 17th century.