Meanings
A long, legless reptile that can be venomous or non-venomous.
ایک لمبی، بےپاؤں رینگنے والی رِیپٹائل جو زہر دار یا غیر زہر دار ہو سکتی ہے۔
سانپ
saanp
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- poisonous snake
- snake charmer
- snake bite
Example Sentences
He was afraid of the snake slithering in the grass.
وہ گھاس میں رینگتے ہوئے سانپ سے ڈرتا تھا۔
Woh ghas mein reengte hue saanp se darta tha.
The snake hissed when it felt threatened.
جب سانپ کو خطرہ محسوس ہوا تو اس نے پھونک ماری۔
Jab saanp ko khatra mehsoos hua to usne phoonk maari.
There are many species of snake in the world.
دنیا میں سانپ کی کئی اقسام ہیں۔
Duniya mein saanp ki kai aqsam hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sneaky' to remember that snakes often move quietly.
Imagine a snake gliding silently through the grass.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سانپ نہ سہی، چڑیل تو لگا دیں گے
saanp nah sahi, chidiyaan to laga denge
Not a snake, but they will at least set a witch upon you.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "snaca" — to crawl
First known use: 12th century
The word 'snake' has its roots in Old English and has been used since before the 12th century, evolving from various Germanic languages.