mumble
intermediateB1/ˈmʌm.bəl/ · mum-ble
to speak quietly and indistinctly, making it difficult for others to hear or understand.
Meanings
to speak quietly and indistinctly, making it difficult for others to hear or understand.
دھیرے اور واضح انداز میں بات کرنا، جس سے دوسروں کو سننے یا سمجھنے میں مشکل پیش آتی ہے۔
بڑبڑانا
barbarana
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- mumble under breath
- mumble words
- mumble to oneself
Example Sentences
He tends to mumble when he's nervous.
وہ جب nervous ہوتا ہے تو بڑبڑاتا ہے۔
Woh jab nervous hota hai to barbarata hai.
I could barely hear him mumble his response.
میں نے بمشکل اس کا جواب بڑبڑاتے سنا۔
Main ne bumushkil us ka jawab barbarate suna.
Stop mumbling and speak clearly.
بڑبڑانا بند کرو اور صاف بات کرو۔
Barbarana band karo aur saaf baat karo.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a mumbling sheep - they speak quietly and it's hard to understand them.
Imagine a quiet whispering crowd where no one can clearly hear what's being said.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "mumblen" — to speak quietly or indistinctly
First known use: 15th century
The word has its roots in the late medieval period and has retained its meaning related to unclear speech.