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berth

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/bɜrθ/ · ber-th

A designated space for a vehicle, typically on a ship or in a train, where passengers can sleep or rest.

Meanings

nounformal

A designated space for a vehicle, typically on a ship or in a train, where passengers can sleep or rest.

ایک مخصوص جگہ جہاں گاڑی، خاص طور پر کشتی یا ٹرین پر مسافر آرام کر سکتے ہیں۔

بَرِتھ

berth

Synonyms

sleeping quartersaccommodationcabinنیند کی جگہرہائشکمرہ

Antonyms

dislocationdisplacementunassignedمنتقلیغیر متعینعدم تفویض

Common Collocations

  • train berth
  • ship's berth
  • sleeper berth

Example Sentences

I booked a berth on the overnight train to Lahore.

میں نے لاہور کے رات کے ٹرین پر ایک برتھ بک کروائی۔

Main ne Lahore ke raat ke train par ek berth book karwai.

The cruise ship has luxury berths for all passengers.

کشتیاں تمام مسافروں کے لیے عیش و آرام کے برتھ پیش کرتی ہیں۔

Kashtiyan tamam musafiron ke liye aish o aaram ke berths pesh karti hain.

He found a cozy berth in the corner of the cabin.

اس نے کمرے کے کونے میں ایک آرام دہ برتھ تلاش کی۔

Us ne kamray ke kone mein ek aaraam de berth talash ki.

Easily Confused With

birth:'Birth' refers to the process of being born, while 'berth' refers to a designated resting or sleeping space.

Word Family

berthing
verbبرتھنگ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'berth' as a 'bed' on a ship or train.

Imagine cozy sleeping arrangements on a train or ship.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "berthc" — a place to rest or sleep

First known use: 15th century

The word 'berth' has evolved from an Old English term referring to a sleeping place on a ship to its modern usage, which includes any designated space for parking vehicles or sleeping areas.