talking
beginnerA1/ˈtɔːkɪŋ/ · talk-ing
to communicate or express thoughts verbally.
Meanings
to communicate or express thoughts verbally.
الفاظ میں خیالات یا معلومات کا اظہار کرنا۔
بات کرنا
baat karna
Common Collocations
- talking on the phone
- talking to friends
- talking about ideas
Example Sentences
I enjoy talking to my friends about our favorite books.
مجھے اپنے دوستوں سے اپنی پسندیدہ کتابوں کے بارے میں بات کرنا پسند ہے۔
Mujhe apne doston se apni pasandeeda kitabon ke bare mein baat karna pasand hai.
Talking in a loud voice can be considered rude in some cultures.
کچھ ثقافتوں میں بلند آواز میں بات کرنا بدتمیزی سمجھا جا سکتا ہے۔
Kuch saqafatoun mein buland aawaaz mein baat karna badtameezi samjha ja sakta hai.
He is talking about starting a new project at work.
وہ کام پر ایک نئے منصوبے کے بارے میں بات کر رہا ہے۔
Woh kaam par ek naye mansube ke bare mein baat kar raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a parrot—always talking and chatting!
Imagine friends sitting together, laughing and talking over coffee.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
A thousand desires, each worth dying for; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet not enough.
— Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموشی زبان کی طاقت ہے۔
Khamoshi zabaan ki taqat hai.
Silence is the power of the tongue.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tacian" — to speak, to say
First known use: 14th century
The word 'talk' comes from the Old English word 'tacian', which means to speak or say something. Its usage has evolved over time, becoming a common term in modern English for verbal communication.