सनकना

Hindi

Etymology

Inherited from Sauraseni Prakrit 𑀲𑀡𑀤𑀺 (saṇadi) + Middle Indo-Aryan -𑀓𑁆𑀓- (-kka-), from स्वनति (svanti, it sounds), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *swenh₂-. Related to सन (san).

Pronunciation

  • (Delhi) IPA(key): /sə.nək.nɑː/, [sɐ.nɐk.näː]

Verb

सनकना • (sanaknā) (Urdu spelling سنکنا)

  1. to make a subdued noise or sound: to ring (the head), to whizz (an arrow), to sing (a kettle)
  2. to become slightly drunk
  3. to go crazy, to act crazily

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