falling
intermediateB1/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ · fall-ing
The action of moving downward, often rapidly and unexpectedly.
Meanings
The action of moving downward, often rapidly and unexpectedly.
نیچے کی طرف حرکت کرنا، اکثر تیز اور غیر متوقع طور پر۔
گرنا
girna
Common Collocations
- falling leaves
- falling prices
- falling stars
Example Sentences
The leaves are falling from the trees.
پتے درختوں سے گر رہے ہیں۔
Patte darakhton se gir rahe hain.
He is falling behind in his studies.
وہ اپنے مطالعے میں پیچھے رہ رہا ہے۔
Woh apne mutale mein peeche rah raha hai.
The glass is falling off the table.
گلاس میز سے گر رہا ہے۔
Glass mez se gir raha hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a leaf falling from a tree to remember 'falling'.
Imagine a tree in autumn with leaves gently falling.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آزاد ہوا جب خوابوں کے میخانے میں، / بہار کی پہلی صبح گرتی راتوں میں۔
Azad hua jab khwabon ke meekhane mein, / Bahar ki pehli subah girti raaton mein.
When I was free in the tavern of dreams, / The first morning of spring falls into the nights.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
گرنے والے نہ اٹھنے والے۔
Girne wale na uthne wale.
Those who fall do not rise again.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fellan" — to cause to fall
First known use: 14th century
The word 'falling' derives from the Old English 'fellan', which means to cause to fall. Over time, it evolved into the modern form used today.