Meanings
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.
کسی سے غصے میں بات کرنا کیونکہ انہوں نے کچھ غلط کیا ہے۔
ڈانٹا گیا
daanta gaya
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- scolded by parents
- scolded for mistakes
- scolded in school
Example Sentences
She scolded her son for not doing his homework.
اس نے اپنے بیٹے کو ہوم ورک نہ کرنے پر ڈانٹا۔
Us ne apne bete ko home work nah karne par daanta.
The teacher scolded the students for talking in class.
استاد نے کلاس میں بات کرنے پر طلباء کو ڈانٹا۔
Ustaad ne class mein baat karne par talaba ko daanta.
He was scolded for being late to the meeting.
اسے اجلاس کے لیے دیر سے آنے پر ڈانٹا گیا۔
Use ijtimaa ke liye der se aane par daanta gaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'scold' as a way to recall reprimanding behavior.
Imagine a parent sternly telling their child off.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈانٹنے سے کبھی بچے نہیں سنورے
daantne se kabhi bache nahin sanware
Children can never improve through scolding.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "scoldian" — to rebuke or reprimand
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Old English 'scoldian' meaning to reproach or rebuke.