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abayah

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/əˈbaɪ.ə/ · a-bay-ah

A loose-fitting outer garment worn by women, particularly in Arab countries.

Meanings

nounformal

A loose-fitting outer garment worn by women, particularly in Arab countries.

ایک ڈھیلا ڈھالا باہر کا لباس جو خاص طور پر عرب ممالک کی خواتین پہنتی ہیں۔

عبایہ

abayah

Synonyms

cloakcapeovergarmentچادربوریپہناوا

Antonyms

exposurenudebareعریاںکھلابے لباس

Common Collocations

  • traditional abayah
  • black abayah
  • abayah with embroidery

Example Sentences

She wore a beautiful abayah to the wedding ceremony.

اس نے شادی کی تقریب کے لئے ایک خوبصورت عبایہ پہنا۔

Us ne shadi ki tehrik ke liye aik khoobsurat abayah pehna.

The abayah is a symbol of modesty in many cultures.

عبایہ بہت سی ثقافتوں میں حیا کی علامت ہے۔

Abayah bohat si saqafat mein haya ki alamat hai.

Various styles of abayah are popular among modern women.

عصر حاضر کی خواتین میں مختلف طرز کی عبایہ مقبول ہیں۔

Asr haazir ki khawateen mein mukhtalif tarz ki abayah maqbool hain.

Easily Confused With

abaya:Abayah refers specifically to a loose-fitting outer garment, while abaya is often used interchangeably but may also refer to lighter variations.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the abayah as a fashionable cloak that provides both coverage and style.

Picture a woman in a flowing, elegant abayah at a cultural festival.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Arabic "عباية" — a loose-fitting cloak or outer garment worn by women

First known use: 19th century

The term 'abayah' has its roots in Arabic culture and has been adopted into several languages, often referring to the traditional garment worn in many Muslim societies.