Meanings
to talk in a low or gentle voice; to express something quietly or gently
آہستہ یا نرم آواز میں بات کرنا; کچھ خاموشی یا نرمی سے بیان کرنا
آہستہ بات کرنا
aahista baat karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- speak softly to someone
- speak softly in a meeting
- speak softly and carry a big stick
Example Sentences
She prefers to speak softly when discussing sensitive topics.
وہ نازک موضوعات پر بات کرتے وقت آہستہ بات کرنے کو ترجیح دیتی ہیں۔
Woh nazuk mauzuaat par baat karte waqt aahista baat karne ko tarjeeh deti hain.
You should speak softly in the library to avoid disturbing others.
کتب خانہ میں دوسروں کو پریشان کرنے سے بچنے کے لیے آہستہ بات کرنی چاہیے۔
Kutub khana mein doosron ko pareshan karne se bachne ke liye aahista baat karni chahiye.
When comforting a friend, it's best to speak softly.
دوست کو تسلی دینے کے وقت آہستہ بات کرنا بہتر ہے۔
Dost ko tasalli dene ke waqt aahista baat karna behtar hai.
Easily Confused With
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Imagine telling a secret quietly, hence 'speak softly'.
Picture someone gently whispering in a library.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "speak + softly" — to talk in a gentle or low voice
First known use: 16th century
The term combines the verb 'speak', which has Old English roots meaning to express with words, and 'softly', derived from Old English 'soft', meaning gentle or mild.