wipe
beginnerA1/waɪp/ · wipe
To clean or dry (something) by rubbing it with a cloth.
Meanings
To clean or dry (something) by rubbing it with a cloth.
کسی چیز کو کپڑے سے رگڑ کر صاف یا خشک کرنا۔
پونچھنا
ponchna
Common Collocations
- wipe the table
- wipe the screen
- wipe away tears
Example Sentences
Please wipe the table after dinner.
کھانے کے بعد براہ کرم میز کو پونچھیں۔
Khanay ke baad barah-e-karam mez ko ponchain.
I need to wipe my hands before cooking.
کھانا پکانے سے پہلے مجھے اپنے ہاتھ پونچھنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
Khana pakanay se pehlay mujhe apne haath ponchne ki zaroorat hai.
She wiped away her tears with a tissue.
اس نے ٹشو سے اپنے آنسو پونچھ دیے۔
Us ne tissue se apne aansu ponch diye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of wiping a dirty surface to make it clean.
Imagine a cloth being used to buff a shiny table.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پرانا گندہ تو دھویا جا سکتا ہے.
Purana ganda to dhoya ja sakta hai.
Old dirt can be washed away.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wīpian" — to sweep or rub
First known use: before 12th century
The term has evolved from Old English, where it indicated a sweeping action.