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wail

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/weɪl/ · wail

to make a loud, high-pitched cry usually in sorrow or pain.

Meanings

verbformal

to make a loud, high-pitched cry usually in sorrow or pain.

ایک بلند، تیز سر میں چیخنا جو عام طور پر غم یا درد میں ہوتی ہے۔

چیخنا

cheekhna

Synonyms

crylamentscreamچیخآہرونا

Antonyms

whisperspeak softlyrejoiceسرگوشی کرنانرم بولناخوش ہونا

Common Collocations

  • wail of despair
  • wail of sorrow
  • wail in grief

Example Sentences

She began to wail when she heard the bad news.

جب اس نے بری خبر سنی تو وہ آہ و زاری کرنے لگی۔

Jab us ne buri khabar suni to woh aah o zaari karne lagi.

The child wailed loudly when he lost his toy.

بچے نے جب اپنے کھلونے کو کھو دیا تو اس نے بلند آواز میں چیخ ماری۔

Bachay ne jab apne khilone ko kho diya to us ne buland aawaz mein cheekh maari.

In the silence of the night, her wails echoed through the valley.

رات کی خاموشی میں، اس کی آہیں وادی میں گونج اٹھیں۔

Raat ki khamoshi mein, us ki aahain waadi mein gonj uthin.

Easily Confused With

whale:A whale is a large marine mammal, while wail refers to a loud cry of grief or sorrow.

Word Family

wailing
nounآہ و زاری
wailer
nounچیخنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a child who wails loudly when they don't get their way.

Imagine a sad child crying in a playground.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہے ہر ایک دل میں درد و غم سب یہی ہے وحشت کا عالم

Hai har aik dil mein dard o gham Sab yahi hai wahshat ka aalam

In every heart, there is pain and sorrow, this is the state of madness.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چپ رہو، آہ نہ کہو

Chup raho, aah na kaho

Stay silent, do not cry out.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "waelian" — to cry out, to lament

First known use: before the 12th century

The word 'wail' has its roots in Old English 'waelian', which was used to describe loud cries expressing grief or sorrow. Over time, it has evolved in usage but retains a similar meaning.