whine
beginnerA1/waɪn/ · whine
to make a high-pitched, complaining noise; to complain persistently.
Meanings
to make a high-pitched, complaining noise; to complain persistently.
ایک اونچی آواز میں شکایت کرنا؛ بار بار شکایت کرنا۔
شکایت کرنا
shikayat karna
Common Collocations
- constant whine
- loud whine
- child's whine
Example Sentences
The child started to whine when he didn’t get his way.
بچہ شکایت کرنے لگا جب اسے اپنی مرضی نہیں ملی۔
Bachha shikayat karne laga jab use apni marzi nahi mili.
She had a tendency to whine whenever things went wrong.
جب کبھی معاملات بگڑتے، تو اس نے شکایت کرنے کی عادت پائی۔
Jab kabhi maamlaat bigartay, to us ne shikayat karne ki aadat payi.
The dog's whine was a clear sign that it wanted to go outside.
کتے کی شکایت ایک واضح اشارہ تھا کہ وہ باہر جانا چاہتا تھا۔
Kutte ki shikayat aik wazeh ishara tha keh woh bahar jana chahta tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a child whining for candy.
Picture a child pouting while asking for something.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شکایت کرنے سے کچھ نہیں ملتا
shikayat karne se kuch nahin milta
Complaining yields nothing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hwinan" — to make a noise or to complain
First known use: 14th century
The term 'whine' has its roots in Old English, reflecting the idea of complaining or lamenting.