itch
/ɪtʃ/noun
उच्चारण इच
खुजली; तीव्र इच्छा
Basic word
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[C, usually sing.]
an uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch; a strong desire to do something
खुजली; तीव्र इच्छा
- an itch to travel
- I have an itch on my back that I can't reach.
- The mosquito bite caused a terrible itch.
+ 1 more example
- He felt an itch to start his own business.
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[I]
to have an uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch; (be itching to do sth) to want to do something very much
खुजली होना
- itching to start
- My scalp itches whenever I wear this cap.
- The wool sweater itched all day.
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- The players were itching to get on the field.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
itch (verb) + on / in a body part
Used when a body part feels uncomfortable and you want to scratch.
जब शरीर का कोई भाग खुजली से बेचैन करे और खुजलाने की इच्छा हो।
- My nose itches.
- The mosquito bite itches badly.
have an itch / get an itch (noun)
The noun is countable for an itchy spot or spell, and the usual verbs are 'have' and 'scratch'.
Noun countable है और इसके साथ 'have' और 'scratch' क्रियाएँ आती हैं।
- I have an itch on my back.
- Don't scratch the itch.
itch to do / for sth (figurative)
Informal: to be eager to do something.
अनौपचारिक: किसी काम को करने के लिए उत्सुक होना।
- Radhika is itching to start her new job.
- He was itching for a chance to play.
an itch to + verb / the seven-year itch
Noun use for a strong urge; 'the seven-year itch' is a fixed idiom about restlessness in a long relationship.
Noun रूप में तीव्र इच्छा; 'the seven-year itch' लंबे संबंध में बेचैनी का मुहावरा है।
- He has an itch to travel.
scratch an itch (figurative)
To satisfy a strong urge, often a small craving.
किसी तीव्र इच्छा, प्रायः छोटी लालसा को पूरा करना।
- A long walk scratched his itch for adventure.
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adjective + itch
terribleconstantmildannoyingunbearablepersistent
- The rash caused a constant itch.
verb + itch
scratchrelievesootheignorefeelcause
- A cool cream will soothe the itch.
itch + body part
itchy eyesan itchy throatitchy skinitchy feet
- Pollen gave her itchy eyes.
itch + cause
insect biterashallergydry skinscabies
- Dry skin in winter often causes itch.
itch + treatment
anti-itch creamitch reliefcalamine lotioncold compress
- Calamine lotion gave her itch relief.
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- Wool makes my arms itch.
ऊन से मेरी बाँहों में खुजली होती है।
- Radhika couldn't concentrate because of the itch on her back.
पीठ की खुजली के कारण राधिका ध्यान नहीं लगा पा रही थी।
- The children are itching to go out and play in the rain.
बच्चे बारिश में बाहर खेलने के लिए उतावले हैं।
- He felt an itch to try a new hobby.
उसे नया शौक आज़माने की तीव्र इच्छा हुई।
- The doctor said not to scratch the itch or the infection would spread.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि खुजली को न खुजलाएँ, वरना संक्रमण फैल जाएगा।
- After the trek, my feet itched from the grass.
ट्रेकिंग के बाद घास के कारण मेरे पैरों में खुजली हुई।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ My hand is itching me.
✓ My hand itches.
'Itch' is intransitive and takes no object.
'Itch' अकर्मक क्रिया है और इसका object नहीं होता।
✗ I am itching to see you since morning.
✓ I have been itching to see you since morning.
With 'since' use the present perfect continuous.
'Since' के साथ present perfect continuous आता है।
✗ He has itch in his leg.
✓ He has an itch in his leg.
The countable noun needs an article here.
यहाँ countable noun से पहले article चाहिए।
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“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Itching to do sth (very eager); itchy feet (a desire to travel).
Idiom 'itching to do sth' (बहुत उत्सुक); itchy feet (यात्रा की इच्छा)।