tremble
intermediateB1/ˈtrɛmbəl/ · trem-ble
to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Meanings
to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
بے چینی، خوشی یا کمزوری کی وجہ سے بے اختیار ہلنا۔
لرزنا
larzna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- tremble with fear
- tremble with cold
- tremble in anticipation
Example Sentences
She began to tremble when she heard the loud noise.
جب اس نے اونچا شور سنا تو وہ لرزنے لگی۔
Jab us ne oncha shor suna to woh larzne lagi.
The child trembled at the thought of the dark.
بچے کو اندھیرے کا خیال آتے ہی کانپنے لگا۔
Bachay ko andhay ka khayal aate hi kanpne laga.
He felt his hands tremble as he approached the podium.
جب وہ اسٹیج کے قریب آیا تو اس کے ہاتھ لرز رہے تھے۔
Jab woh stage ke qareeb aaya to us ke haath larz rahe the.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a leaf trembling in the wind, reminding you of the word tremble.
Imagine a small animal trembling in fear during a storm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for; many of my wishes were fulfilled, but still, they were too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کانپتا ہوا دل کبھی بے وفا نہیں ہوتا۔
Kanpata hua dil kabhi bewafa nahi hota.
A trembling heart is never unfaithful.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tremblen" — to tremble, shake
First known use: 12th century
The word 'tremble' has evolved from Old English 'tremblen' which meant to shake or quiver. It has retained much of its original form and meaning into Modern English.