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actress

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/ˈæktrəs/ · ac-tress

A female actor, one who performs in plays, movies, or television.

Meanings

nounformal

A female actor, one who performs in plays, movies, or television.

ایک عورت جس کا کام ڈراموں، فلموں یا ٹیلی ویژن میں اداکاری کرنا ہوتا ہے۔

اداکارہ

adaakaarah

Synonyms

performerplayerthespianاداکارفردکھلاڑی

Antonyms

actornon-performerاداکارغیر اداکار

Common Collocations

  • film actress
  • stage actress
  • television actress

Example Sentences

The actress received an award for her outstanding performance.

اداکارہ نے اپنی شاندار کارکردگی پر ایک انعام حاصل کیا۔

Adaakarah ne apni shaandaar karkardagi par ek inaam hasil kiya.

She aspired to be a famous actress one day.

وہ ایک دن مشہور اداکارہ بننے کی خواہاں تھی۔

Woh ek din mashhoor adaakarah ban'nay ki khwahish thi.

The actress starred in several blockbuster films.

اداکارہ نے کئی بلاک بسٹر فلموں میں کام کیا۔

Adaakarah ne kai block buster filmon mein kaam kiya.

Easily Confused With

actor:An actor refers to a male performer, while an actress specifically refers to a female performer.

Word Family

acting
nounاداکاری
act
verbاداکاری کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'act' in actress to remember that she acts.

Picture a stage with a spotlight on a female performer.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی کا ہر کردار پا لیتے ہیں سبھی، اداکارہ کی کوئی بات ہے الٹی یہ خاص۔

Zindagi ka har kirdar paa lete hain sabhi, Adaakarah ki koi baat hai ulti yeh khaas.

Everyone plays their role in life, Except for the actress, who has a special twist.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اداکار جو زہر کھائے گا، وہی خوشی سے آتشیں ہوگا۔

Adaakar jo zeher khayega, wahi khushi se aatishain hoga.

Only the actor who endures hardship will truly shine.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "actrix" — female performer

First known use: 1600s

The word 'actress' has its roots in the Latin word 'actrix', which referred to a female performer. It became popular in the English language during the 17th century.