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talks

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/tɔks/ · talks

A conversation or discussion about a particular topic.

Meanings

nounformal

A conversation or discussion about a particular topic.

کسی خاص موضوع پر بات چیت یا گفتگو۔

باتیں

baatein

Formal: مباحثہColloquial: باتیں

Synonyms

conversationsdiscussionstalksگفتگوچتخصوصمباحثہ

Antonyms

silencequietreticenceخاموشیسکوتچپ

Common Collocations

  • business talks
  • talks about climate
  • peace talks

Example Sentences

The talks between the two leaders were productive.

دونوں رہنماؤں کے درمیان بات چیت فائدہ مند رہی۔

Dono rehnumaon ke darmiyan baat cheet faida mand rahi.

We had several talks regarding the project.

ہم نے منصوبے کے بارے میں کئی باتیں کیں۔

Hum ne mansoobe ke bare mein kai baatein ki.

The community talks will happen weekly.

علاقے کی بات چیت ہر ہفتے ہوگی۔

Ilaaqe ki baat cheet har haftay hogi.

Easily Confused With

talk:Talk is a verb meaning to speak, while talks (plural noun) refers to discussions.
verbformal

To speak or communicate in a verbal manner.

زبان سے بولنا یا بات چیت کرنا۔

بولنا

bolna

Formal: گفتگو کرناColloquial: بات کرنا

Synonyms

speakconversediscussبولنابات کرناکہنا

Antonyms

be silentkeep quietshut upخاموش رہناخاموشی اختیار کرناچپ رہنا

Common Collocations

  • talk freely
  • talk openly
  • talk nonsense

Example Sentences

She talks to her friends every day.

وہ ہر روز اپنے دوستوں سے بات کرتی ہے۔

Woh har roz apne doston se baat karti hai.

He talked about his experiences during the meeting.

اس نے ملاقات کے دوران اپنے تجربات کی بات کی۔

Us ne mulaqat ke doran apne tajurbaat ki baat ki.

They regularly talk to resolve issues.

وہ مسائل حل کرنے کے لئے باقاعدگی سے بات کرتے ہیں۔

Woh masail hal karne ke liye baqaidgi se baat karte hain.

Easily Confused With

speak:Speak is a more formal verb, while talk is more informal.

Word Family

talkative
adjectiveباتونی
talking
verbبات کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'talk' as a conversation you have with friends or family.

Imagine a group of people sitting together and talking animatedly.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

گفتگو کے میسر آتے ہیں، دوستوں میں رنگ بھر دیتے ہیں

Guftagu ke mayassar aate hain, doston mein rang bhar dete hain.

Conversations come easy, coloring the friends with joy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کلام میں اثر ہوتا ہے۔

Kalaam mein asar hota hai.

Words have an impact.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "tæccan" — to teach, to say

First known use: 15th century

The word 'talk' has evolved from its roots in Old English and has been used to denote speech and conversation for centuries.