ڈنک
dank
The Urdu word ڈنک (dank) means to sting, referring to the action of an insect or arachnid puncturing with a stinger.
ڈنک is used as a verb to describe the action of an insect or arachnid puncturing with its stinger.
Meaning: of an insect or arachnid: to puncture with the stinger (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as dank.
Did you know?
- In Urdu poetry and literature, ڈنک is often used as a metaphor for a sharp, piercing realization or a stinging critique that awakens a person from ignorance.
- An Urdu speaker might use the phrase ڈنک لگنا which literally translates to 'to have a sting applied to one' rather than 'to be stung'.
- While ڈنک refers to the sting of a bee or scorpion, Urdu uses a different word, چبھنا, to describe the 'sting' or prick of a needle or a thorn.
Examples in context
- شہد کی مکھی نے مجھے ڈنک مارا۔Shahad ki makkhi ne mujhe dank mara.A honeybee stung me.
- بچے کو ڈنک سے بچائیں۔Bachay ko dank se bachayein.Protect the child from the sting.
- کیا اس سنڈلی نے ڈنک مارا ہے؟Kya is sundli ne dank mara hai?Did this centipede sting?
Example conversation
Ali and Aisha are sitting in a garden.
- علی Aliعائشہ، دیکھو یہاں ایک شہد کی مکھی ہے!Aisha, dekho yahan ek shahad ki makkhi hai!Aisha, look, there is a honeybee here!
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، کہیں ڈنک نہ مار دے۔Haan, kahin dank na maar de.Yes, I hope it doesn't sting.
- علی Aliڈرنے کی ضرورت نہیں، میں اسے ہٹا دیتا ہوں۔Darne ki zaroorat nahi, mein ise hata deta hoon.No need to fear, I will move it away.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشکریہ علی، احتیاط ضروری ہے۔Shukriya Ali, ehtiyat zaroori hai.Thanks Ali, caution is necessary.
