artifice
intermediateB2/ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/ · ar-ti-fice
Clever or cunning devices used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive manner.
Meanings
Clever or cunning devices used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive manner.
چالاکی سے بنائی گئی مکر کی تدبیر یا ترکیب جو مخصوص مقصد کے حصول کے لیے کی جاتی ہے۔
چالاکی
chalaki
Common Collocations
- artifice of persuasion
- social artifice
- political artifice
Example Sentences
His artifice convinced many to trust him.
اس کی چالاکی نے بہت سے لوگوں کو اس پر اعتماد کرنے پر مجبور کر دیا۔
Us ki chalaki ne bohat se logon ko is par aitmaad karne par majboor kar diya.
The artist used artifice to create the illusion of depth.
فنکار نے گہرائی کا تاثر پیدا کرنے کے لیے چالاکی کا استعمال کیا۔
Fankaar ne gehraai ka taseer paida karne ke liye chalaki ka istemal kiya.
Their success was attributed to the clever artifice of their marketing team.
ان کی کامیابی کو ان کی مارکیٹنگ ٹیم کی چالاکی کے سبب سمجھا گیا۔
Un ki kamiyabi ko un ki marketing team ki chalaki ke sabab samjha gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an artist creating clever tricks (artifice) to make an artwork more appealing.
Imagine a magician cleverly crafting illusions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دشوار ہے رہ عشق میں چالاکی سے نکلنا، خود اپنی کوتاہیوں کو چھپانا سیکھیں۔
Dushwaar hai raah ishq mein chalaki se nikalna, Khud apni kotahiوں ko chhupana seekhain.
It is difficult to cunningly navigate the path of love, Learn to hide your own shortcomings.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چالاکی سے جیتنا، سچائی سے ہارنا۔
Chalaki se jeetna, sachai se haarna.
Win by cleverness, lose by truth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "artificium" — craftsmanship, trade
First known use: 15th century
The term derives from Latin 'artificium', which refers to craftsmanship or skill. Over time, it evolved in English to denote cleverness or trickery.