Yawned Meaning in English
word · lemma: yawn
ˈjɔnd
YAWND
jˈɔːnd
YAWND
Definition
To open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired, bored, or sleepy.
Usage & Nuances
Used in informal and neutral contexts, usually in past tense as here ('yawned') to describe someone showing tiredness or boredom. Common collocation: 'He yawned loudly.' Do not confuse 'yawn' with 'yearn' (desire).
Spanish: bostezóPortuguese (BR): bocejouPortuguese (PT): bocejouChinese (Simplified): 打哈欠了Chinese (Traditional): 打哈欠了Hindi: जंभाई लीArabic: تثاءبBengali: হাঁটলেনRussian: зевнул - зевнула - зевалиJapanese: あくびをしたVietnamese: ngápKorean: 하품했다Turkish: esnediUrdu: جمائی لیIndonesian: menguap
Example Sentences
She yawned during the long movie.
basic
The baby yawned and fell asleep.
basic
He yawned because he was tired.
basic
I yawned so much in class today. It was really boring!
natural
She covered her mouth every time she yawned.
natural
Everyone yawned when the meeting ran too long.
natural