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barber

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/ˈbɑːrbər/ · bar-ber

A person whose job is to cut and style hair, especially men's hair.

Meanings

nounformal

A person whose job is to cut and style hair, especially men's hair.

ایک ایسا شخص جس کا کام بال کاٹنا اور سنوارنا ہے، خاص طور پر مردوں کے بالوں کے لیے۔

داڑھی تراش

daadhi tarash

Synonyms

hairdresserstylistgroomerحجامبال کاٹنے والاتراشنے والا

Antonyms

clientcustomerموعدگاہک

Common Collocations

  • barber shop
  • barber pole
  • barber's chair

Example Sentences

He went to the barber to get a haircut.

وہ داڑھی تراش کے پاس بال کٹوانے گیا۔

Woh daadhi tarash ke paas baal katwaane gaya.

The barber suggested a new hairstyle for him.

داڑھی تراش نے اس کے لیے نیا ہیئر اسٹائل تجویز کیا۔

Daadhi tarash ne is ke liye naya hair style tajweez kiya.

She is training to become a barber.

وہ داڑھی تراش بننے کی تربیت لے رہی ہے۔

Woh daadhi tarash banne ki tarbiyat le rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

barb:A barb is a sharp projection or point, while a barber is a person who cuts hair.

Word Family

barbering
nounداڑھی تراشی
barbershop
nounحجامت دکان

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a barber as a 'hair magician' who transforms your look.

Imagine a barber shop with a spinning pole in front and tools for cutting hair.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں خواہش وہاں راستہ

Jahan khwahish wahan rasta

Where there is a will, there is a way.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "barbārius" — beard

First known use: 14th century

The word 'barber' originated from the Latin term 'barbārius', which referred to someone who cut hair, particularly facial hair.