waving
beginnerA1/ˈweɪvɪŋ/ · wa-ving
to move one's hand back and forth in greeting or as a signal.
Meanings
to move one's hand back and forth in greeting or as a signal.
ہاتھ کو سلام کرنے یا اشارے کے طور پر آگے پیچھے ہلانا۔
ہاتھ ہلانا
hath hilana
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- waving goodbye
- waving hello
- waving arms
Example Sentences
She was waving at her friend from across the street.
وہ سڑک کے پار سے اپنے دوست کو ہاتھ ہلا رہی تھی۔
Woh sarak ke paar se apne dosto ko hath hila rahi thi.
The children were waving flags at the parade.
بچے پریڈ میں جھنڈے لہرا رہے تھے۔
Bachay parade mein jhanday lehra rahe the.
He stood at the station, waving goodbye as the train departed.
وہ اسٹیشن پر کھڑا رہا، جب ٹرین روانہ ہوئی تو اس نے خداحافظی کا ہاتھ ہلایا۔
Woh station par khara raha, jab train rawana hui to us ne khuda hafiz ka hath hilaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of waving as making a wave gesture with your hand.
Imagine a friendly hand moving back and forth.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہاتھ ہلانے والوں کا دل بڑا ہوتا ہے، نگاہیں جب ملیں تو تعلق بدلتا ہے۔
Hath hilane walon ka dil bara hota hai, Nigahein jab milain to ta'alluq badalta hai.
Those who wave have big hearts, When eyes meet, relationships change.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھ ہلانے سے دوستی بڑھتی ہے۔
Hath hilane se dosti barhti hai.
Waving increases friendship.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wǣfan" — to move to and fro
First known use: 14th century
The word originates from Old English meaning to move back and forth, and over time it has evolved to denote the act of greeting or signaling.