swallow
beginnerA1/ˈswɒloʊ/ · swal-low
To cause (food or drink) to pass down the throat.
Meanings
To cause (food or drink) to pass down the throat.
کھانے یا پینے کو گلے سے نیچے لے جانا۔
نگلنا
niglana
Common Collocations
- swallow food
- swallow a drink
- swallow hard
Example Sentences
He had to swallow the medicine quickly.
اسے دوا کو فوراً نگلنا پڑا۔
Usay dawa ko foran niglana pada.
She struggled to swallow the large piece of meat.
اسے گوشت کے بڑے ٹکڑے کو نگلنے میں دشواری ہوئی۔
Usay gosht ke bare tukray ko nigalne mein dushwari hui.
He swallowed his pride and apologized.
اس نے اپنی انا کو نگل لیا اور معافی مانگی۔
Us ne apni ana ko nigal liya aur mafi maangi.
Easily Confused With
A type of bird known for its long wings and tail, often seen flying near rivers and farms.
پرندے کی ایک قسم جو لمبی پر اور دُم رکھتا ہے، اکثر ندیوں اور کھیتوں کے قریب اڑتا ہے۔
سُوکھا
sukha
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- swallow nest
- swallow song
- swallow migration
Example Sentences
The swallow returned in spring as usual.
سُوکھا ہر سال بہار میں واپس آتا ہے۔
Sukha har saal bahar mein wapas aata hai.
We saw a swallow flying over the field.
ہم نے کھیت کے اوپر سُوکھا اڑتا ہوا دیکھا۔
Hum ne khet ke upar sukha urta hua dekha.
The swallows are building their nests.
سُوکھے اپنی گھونسلے بنا رہے ہیں۔
Sukhay apne ghoonslay bana rahe hain.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the action of swallowing when you eat or drink.
Imagine a bird gracefully swooping down to the ground.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چاہے یہ سُوکھے کی مسکراہٹ ہو، یا عشق کی آندھی کا طوفان۔
Chahe yeh sukha ki muskurahat ho, ya ishq ki aandhi ka toofan.
Whether it is the swallow's smile, or the storm of love's winds.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرگس کا پھول نگل گیا۔
Nargis ka phool nigal gaya.
The narcissus flower has been swallowed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "swalwe" — a type of bird
First known use: 9th century
The word 'swallow' has been used in English since at least the 9th century to refer to a specific type of bird known for its graceful flight.