Meanings
to entertain or make someone laugh.
کسی کو تفریح دینا یا ہنسانا۔
تفریح دینا
tafreeh dena
Common Collocations
- amuse the audience
- amuse the children
- to be amused by
Example Sentences
The clown told jokes to amuse the children.
پھکھیری نے بچوں کو تفریح دینے کے لیے مذاق کیے۔
Phakiri ne bachon ko tafreeh dene ke liye mazaq kiye.
She found the movie amusing.
اُسے یہ فلم دلچسپ لگی۔
Use ye film dilchasp lagi.
His stories always amuse everyone.
اس کے کہانیاں ہمیشہ سب کو تفریح دیتی ہیں۔
Us ke kahaniyan hamesha sab ko tafreeh deti hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'amuse' as 'a-muse' - someone who inspires fun!
Picture a clown making everyone laugh at a circus.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہنسی خوشی کا میلہ ہے رقص و سرور کا، خود سے بھی خوش ہوں، آ اے دل، تو خوش رہ۔
Hansi khushi ka mela hai raqs o suroor ka, Khud se bhi khush hun, aa ae dil, tu khush reh.
There is a festival of joy and dance, I am happy with myself, oh heart, be happy too.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "amuser" — to divert, to entertain
First known use: 15th century
The term entered English in the late 15th century, evolving from Old French. It has maintained its meaning related to entertainment and light-heartedness.