walk
beginnerA1/wɔk/ · walk
to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
Meanings
to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
ایک باقاعدہ رفتار سے ایک پیر کو اٹھا کر دوسرے پیر کے نیچے رکھ کر آگے بڑھنا۔
چلنا
chalna
Common Collocations
- walk slowly
- walk quickly
- walk together
Example Sentences
I like to walk in the park every evening.
مجھے ہر شام پارک میں چلنا پسند ہے۔
Mujhe har shaam park mein chalna pasand hai.
She walks to school every day.
وہ ہر روز اسکول چلتی ہے۔
Woh har roz school chalti hai.
Let's take a walk by the river.
چلو دریا کے کنارے چلیں۔
Chalo darya ke kinare chalein.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'walk' as putting one foot in front of the other.
Imagine a peaceful park path where you see people strolling.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چلو کہ چلیں جہاں تک کہ رستوں میں پہنچیں، چلے چلنا ہمیں یوں ہر پل مکیں۔
Chalo keh chalein jahan tak keh raston mein pahunchein, Chale chalna humein yun har pal makin.
Let's walk until we reach the paths, walking in such a way every moment.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چلنا ہے تو بغیر منزل کے چلنا چاہئے۔
Chalna hai to bagair manzil ke chalna chahiye.
If you must walk, you should walk without aiming for a destination.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wealcan" — to move or roll
First known use: 14th century
The English word 'walk' has retained its meaning through centuries, originating from Old English 'wealcan', which means to move or roll. Over time, it has come to specifically refer to the act of moving on foot.