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clap

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/klæp/ · clap

To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sound in approval or enjoyment.

Meanings

verbformal

To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sound in approval or enjoyment.

ہاتھوں کی ہتھیلیوں کو ایک دوسرے سے مارنا تاکہ کوئی آواز پیدا ہو، جیسا کہ تعریف یا خوشی میں۔

تالیاں

taaliyan

Synonyms

applaudcheerpraiseتالی بجاناخوش کرناتعریف کرنا

Antonyms

boohisscriticizeووٹ بند کرنانہ پسند کرناتنقید کرنا

Common Collocations

  • clap hands
  • clap for joy
  • clap in appreciation

Example Sentences

The audience began to clap after the performance.

ادائیگی کے بعد حاضرین نے تالی بجانا شروع کر دیا۔

Adaigi ke baad haazireen ne taali bajana shuru kar diya.

Everyone stood up to clap for the winner.

سب نے فاتح کے لیے کھڑے ہو کر تالی بجائی۔

Sab ne fateh ke liye khaaray ho kar taali bajai.

She clapped her hands in excitement.

اس نے خوشی میں اپنے ہاتھ تالی بجائی۔

Us ne khushi mein apne haath taali bajai.

Easily Confused With

slap:Clapping is a sound made by hands coming together, while slapping is a forceful hit, typically with an open palm.

Word Family

clap
nounتالی
clapping
nounتالی بجانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the sound made when hands come together in joy.

Imagine a big crowd clapping at a concert.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دیکھ کر چہرہ یار تالیوں کی صدا

Dekh kar chehra yaar taaliyon ki sada

Seeing the beloved's face, the sound of applause.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "clappen" — to strike together

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Middle English and reflects the action of striking hands together.