Gul Meaning in English
word
ˈɡəɫ
GUHL
ɡʌl
GUL
Definition
A 'gul' is a large swallow or mouthful of a drink or liquid, usually taken quickly.
Usage & Nuances
'Gul' is a rare and poetic word in English. The common expressions are 'gulp' (verb) or 'big gulp' (noun). It is usually only seen in literature, rarely in conversation. Do not confuse 'gul' with 'gull' (the bird).
Spanish: trago grande - sorbo grandePortuguese (BR): gole grande - trago grandePortuguese (PT): gole grande - trago grandeChinese (Simplified): 大口 - 一大口Chinese (Traditional): 大口 - 一大口Hindi: बड़ा घूंटArabic: جرعة كبيرةBengali: গ্লাস (প্রতি চুমুক) - বড় চুমুকRussian: большой глотокJapanese: 大きな一口 - ごくりVietnamese: ngụm lớnKorean: 큰 한 모금Turkish: koca yudumUrdu: بڑا گھونٹIndonesian: tegukan besar
Example Sentences
He drank a gul of water after the long run.
basic
She took a gul from her tea cup before speaking.
basic
The cold juice went down in one gul.
basic
Give it a good gul—that’ll wake you up!
natural
With a loud sigh, he finished his drink in a single gul.
natural
Sometimes all you need is a refreshing gul of cold lemonade.
natural