Meanings
To say or express something audibly.
کچھ بولنا یا آواز میں ظاہر کرنا۔
کہنا
kehna
Common Collocations
- utter a word
- utter nonsense
- utter disbelief
Example Sentences
She couldn't utter a single word during the speech.
وہ تقریر کے دوران ایک لفظ بھی نہیں کہہ سکی۔
Woh taqreer ke dauran aik lafz bhi nahi keh saki.
The teacher asked him to utter the answer aloud.
استاد نے اس سے جواب بلند آواز میں کہنے کو کہا۔
Ustaad ne is se jawab buland aawaaz mein kehne ko kaha.
He found it difficult to utter his feelings.
اسے اپنے احساسات کہنے میں مشکل ہوئی۔
Usay apne ehsaasat kehne mein mushkil hui.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'utter' as the act of 'uttering' sounds or words.
Picture someone standing on a stage, daring to utter their thoughts to an audience.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گفتگو کی ضرورت ہے بس، خاموشی تو یاراں، حنظل ہے
Guftagu ki zaroorat hai bas, khamoshi to yaraan, hinzal hai.
Conversation is needed, silence among friends is bitter.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموش رہنے والی بات کہیں نہیں جاتی.
Khamosh rehne wali baat kahin nahi jati.
A silent matter goes nowhere.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ūtian" — to put forth, to emit
First known use: 15th century
The word 'utter' originates from Old English, where it was used to describe the act of speaking or issuing sound. It has evolved to encompass a broader meaning related to complete or absolute expression.