Meanings
occurring unexpectedly or quickly.
جو اچانک یا تیزی سے وقوع پذیر ہو.
اچانک
achanak
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- sudden change
- sudden move
- sudden accident
Example Sentences
The sudden rainstorm caught everyone off guard.
اچانک بارش نے سب کو حیران کر دیا.
Achanak barish ne sab ko hairaan kar diya.
She had a sudden realization about her dreams.
اسے اپنے خوابوں کے بارے میں اچانک سمجھ آئی.
Usay apne khwabon ke bare mein achanak samajh aayi.
The sudden loud noise startled the children.
اچانک بلند آواز نے بچوں کو ڈرا دیا.
Achanak buland awaz ne bachon ko dara diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a sudden storm that appears out of nowhere.
A flash of lightning quickly illuminating the dark sky.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اچانک بھید کہ بےخود کو ہیں جوش میں لشکرِ دِل کو بیٹھتا ہوں آنچل کی طرح
Achanak bhed keh bekhud ko hain josh mein Lashkar-e-dil ko baithta hoon aanchal ki tarah
Suddenly, there’s a hidden stir within me, I settle like a veil over the army of hearts.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیک نیتی اچانک خوشی لاتی ہے.
Naik niyyati achanak khushi laati hai.
Good intentions bring sudden joy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sǽd(c)(e)ne" — unexpected
First known use: 15th century
The word 'sudden' has evolved from Old English, maintaining the meaning of unexpected or abrupt occurrences.