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throat

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/θroʊt/ · throat

The front part of the neck, containing the esophagus and trachea.

Meanings

nounformal

The front part of the neck, containing the esophagus and trachea.

گردن کا اگلا حصہ، جس میں غذا کی نالی اور ہوا کی نالی شامل ہیں۔

گلے

galay

Formal: حلق

Synonyms

neckgulletpharynxگردنحلقنیام

Common Collocations

  • sore throat
  • throat infection
  • tickle in the throat

Example Sentences

She has a sore throat and cannot speak.

اس کا گلا خراب ہے اور وہ بول نہیں سکتی.

Is ka gala kharab hai aur woh bol nahin sakti.

He cleared his throat before speaking.

اس نے بولنے سے پہلے اپنا گلا صاف کیا.

Us ne bolne se pehle apna gala saaf kiya.

The doctor examined her throat with a flashlight.

ڈاکٹر نے اس کے گلے کا معائنہ ایک ٹارچ کے ساتھ کیا.

Doctor ne is ke galay ka muaina aik torch ke sath kiya.

Easily Confused With

threw:Threw is the past tense of the verb throw, while throat refers to the body part.

Word Family

throaty
adjectiveٹھنڈے گلے کی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Gala' as the bridge between speaking and swallowing.

Imagine a person with a sore throat holding their neck.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "throte" — the part of the body that connects the mouth and the esophagus

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'throat' has its origins in Old English, which has influenced its current form in modern English. It has retained its meaning related to the human anatomy.