المعنى
To drift into sleep unexpectedly.
خلفية ثقافية
In Pakistan, the afternoon heat often leads to 'Aankh lagna' after the Dhuhr prayer or lunch. It's a socially accepted part of the day in many households. Poets often use 'Aankh na lagna' (eye not attaching) to describe the restlessness of a lover who cannot sleep because they are thinking of their beloved. It is a classic 'excuse' for students. If a parent catches a child sleeping on their desk, the child will say 'Bas aankh lag gayi thi' to imply they were trying hard to study. While not strictly professional, admitting 'Aankh lag gayi' is often seen as more honest and human than making up a complex excuse for a short delay in response.
The 'Excuse' Phrase
Use this phrase when you want to sound less guilty about sleeping. It implies the sleep 'happened' to you.
Gender Matters
Always use 'gayi' (feminine) because 'Aankh' is feminine. Saying 'Aankh lag gaya' is a very common beginner mistake.
المعنى
To drift into sleep unexpectedly.
The 'Excuse' Phrase
Use this phrase when you want to sound less guilty about sleeping. It implies the sleep 'happened' to you.
Gender Matters
Always use 'gayi' (feminine) because 'Aankh' is feminine. Saying 'Aankh lag gaya' is a very common beginner mistake.
Negative Usage
Use 'Aankh nahi lag rahi' to tell someone you are having trouble sleeping right now.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Aankh lagna'.
ٹی وی دیکھتے ہوئے میری ______ ______۔
'Aankh' is feminine singular, so 'lag gayi' is the correct past tense form.
Which sentence means 'I dozed off in the bus'?
Select the correct Urdu translation:
The second option correctly uses the idiom for unintentional sleep.
Complete the dialogue.
احمد: تم نے میرا فون کیوں نہیں اٹھایا؟ سارہ: معاف کرنا، ______ ______ ______ ______۔
This is the standard way to apologize for missing a call due to sleep.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a long, boring meeting and your eyes are closing.
The present continuous 'lag rahi hai' indicates it is happening right now.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينٹی وی دیکھتے ہوئے میری ______ ______۔
'Aankh' is feminine singular, so 'lag gayi' is the correct past tense form.
Select the correct Urdu translation:
The second option correctly uses the idiom for unintentional sleep.
احمد: تم نے میرا فون کیوں نہیں اٹھایا؟ سارہ: معاف کرنا، ______ ______ ______ ______۔
This is the standard way to apologize for missing a call due to sleep.
Situation: You are in a long, boring meeting and your eyes are closing.
The present continuous 'lag rahi hai' indicates it is happening right now.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it's specifically for the moment of falling asleep or for short, unintentional naps.
It's neutral, but in a very formal setting, it might sound a bit too casual. Use it if you have a friendly relationship with your boss.
Because the 'eye' is the subject. In Urdu, we say 'My eye attached' rather than 'I attached my eye'.
'Jhapki' is a noun meaning 'a nap'. 'Aankh lagna' is the verbal idiom for the act of falling into that nap.
Usually, it implies you actually fell asleep, even if just for a few seconds.
You say 'Meri aankh lag rahi hai'.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi (आंख लगना).
Usually, we keep 'Aankh' singular in this idiom, even though we have two eyes. 'Meri aankhein lag gayin' is rare.
Yes! 'Bachay ki aankh lag gayi hai' (The baby has dozed off) is very common.
Say 'Saari raat meri aankh nahi lagi'.
عبارات ذات صلة
نیند آنا
similarTo feel sleepy
جھپکی لینا
synonymTo take a nap
سونا
builds onTo sleep
آنکھ کھلنا
contrastTo wake up
