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brave

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/breɪv/ · brave

Having or showing courage; not afraid of danger or pain.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having or showing courage; not afraid of danger or pain.

حوصلہ مند ہونا یا دکھانا؛ خطرے یا درد سے نہ ڈرنا۔

بہادر

bahadur

Synonyms

courageousfearlessvaliantحوصلہ مندبہادردلیر

Antonyms

cowardlytimidfearfulبزدلخوفزدہکمزور

Common Collocations

  • brave hero
  • brave attempt
  • brave heart

Example Sentences

The brave soldier saved his comrades during the battle.

بہادر سپاہی نے جنگ کے دوران اپنے ساتھیوں کی جان بچائی۔

Bahadur sipahi ne jang ke doran apne saathiyon ki jaan bachai.

She was brave enough to speak out against the injustice.

وہ ناانصافی کے خلاف بولنے کے لئے کافی بہادر تھی۔

Woh na-insafi ke khilaf bolne ke liye kafi bahadur thi.

It takes a brave person to stand up for what is right.

صحیح کے لئے کھڑے ہونے کے لئے ایک بہادر شخص کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Sahi ke liye kharay hone ke liye aik bahadur shakhs ki zarurat hoti hai.

Easily Confused With

brake:While 'brave' refers to courage, 'brake' is a mechanism that slows or stops a vehicle.

Word Family

bravery
nounبہادری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'brave' as being 'bold and brave' while confronting challenges.

Imagine a lion, symbolizing bravery and courage.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نڈر ہے وہ جو مٹی کے خوف سے کبھی نہ ڈرے، بہادر لوگ ہی تو جیت ہمیشہ کرتے ہیں.

Nidar hai woh jo mitti ke khauf se kabhi na dare, bahadur log hi to jeet hamesha karte hain.

He is fearless who never fears the fear of soil, only the brave always win.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بہادر مرد ہمیشہ جیتتا ہے

Bahadur mard hamesha jeet ta hai

A brave man always wins.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "bravus" — wild, savage

First known use: 14th century

The term 'brave' has evolved from the Latin word 'bravus,' used to describe someone who is wild or savage, to its current form denoting courage and valor.