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bangle

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/ˈbæŋɡəl/ · ban-gle

A rigid bracelet or anklet, typically made of metal, wood, or plastic and worn for ornamental purposes.

Meanings

nounformal

A rigid bracelet or anklet, typically made of metal, wood, or plastic and worn for ornamental purposes.

ایک سخت کڑا یا کنگن، جسے عام طور پر زینتی مقصد کے لئے دھات، لکڑی یا پلاسٹک سے بنایا جاتا ہے۔

کنگن

kangan

Synonyms

braceletarmletwristbandپہناہہتھ پھولچوڑیاں

Common Collocations

  • fashion bangle
  • gold bangle
  • glass bangle

Example Sentences

She wore a beautiful gold bangle.

اس نے ایک خوبصورت سونے کا کنگن پہنا ہوا تھا۔

Us ne aik khoobsurat sonay ka kangan pehna hua tha.

The bangle sparkled in the sunlight.

کنگن سورج کی روشنی میں چمکتا تھا۔

Kangan sooraj ki roshni mein chamakta tha.

He gifted her a pair of silver bangles.

اس نے اسے ایک جوڑی چاندی کے کنگن تحفے میں دیے۔

Us ne use aik jori chaandi ke kangan tohfe mein diye.

Easily Confused With

bangle vs bracelet:A bangle is a rigid circular ornament without a clasp, while a bracelet is flexible and often has a clasp.

Word Family

bangles
nounچوڑیاں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'bangle' as 'bang' on your wrist, making a statement.

Imagine a colorful bangle shimmering in the sunlight.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

باندھی ہوئی چاندی کی چوڑی، کمر سے لٹکتی ہے۔

Bandhi hui chaandi ki chudi, kamar se latakti hai.

The silver bangle tied, hangs from the waist.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چادر دیکھ کر پاؤں پھیلاؤ۔

Chadar dekh kar paon phailao.

Spread your feet according to the length of your sheet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Hindi "बंगले (bangale)" — a type of ornamental bracelet

First known use: 17th century

The term originates from the Hindi word and has been adopted into English to describe women's decorative wrist ornaments.